Indian Motorcycle Company has announced a recall affecting 4,926 of its 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles due to a defect that may cause the rider display to falsely indicate the motorcycle is in neutral when it is not, increasing the risk of unintended movement and potential crashes.
The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under recall number 24V-970, covers several models manufactured between January and December 2024.
These include the Scout Sixty Bobber, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Limited, and other Scout variants equipped with calibration software that may inaccurately display gear positions.
The company stated that tolerance stacking and voltage settings during production allowed for conditions where the motorcycle could display neutral even when the transmission was partially engaged. This could lead to the motorcycle moving unexpectedly when the clutch is released.
“Incorrect indication of neutral can cause unintended movement, increasing the risk of a crash or serious injury,” Indian Motorcycle explained in the report.
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The issue was first reported on October 10, 2024, when Indian Motorcycle received a warranty case involving unintended vehicle movement. A subsequent report on November 11, 2024, further highlighted the concern.
Internal testing and investigations led to the identification of four reports linked to the issue, including one that alleged injury.
On December 17, 2024, the company’s Executive Review Committee determined that the false neutral display presented a safety risk, prompting the recall decision.
Remedy and Recall Process
Indian Motorcycle will notify dealers by January 23, 2025, and owners by January 30, 2025. Dealers will reflash the Engine Control Module (ECM) to update the software, adjusting voltage limits to ensure accurate gear display.
The company has indicated that no vehicles outside the affected production period carry this defect. Motorcycles produced after December 23, 2024, have updated software that corrects the issue.
Indian Motorcycle encourages owners to bring their bikes to authorized dealers for free repairs.
Concerned owners can contact Indian Motorcycle or visit the NHTSA website for further details.