NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V416
Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,185
Air in the Anti-Lock Brake System
Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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EMAIL - SUBJECT: IMPORTANT Information Regarding Your Indian Motorcycle
6/22/18
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V416-3739.pdf
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July 11, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V416-6959.pdf
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- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- Premium DOT 3 Brake Fluid has a minimum boiling point of 450°F
- Meets and exceeds DOT 3 and all other Federal and SAE specifications and standards for motor vehicle brake fluids
- Mixes with all DOT 3 approved brake fluids
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS brake systems
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100% longer than DOT 3, 50% longer than DOT 4, and 10% longer than DOT 5. 1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 670mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch ESI6 is 3 years.
- High quality blend of polyethylene glycol ethers and additives
- Compatible with all brake system rubber components and other brake fluids
- Prevents seal hardening or softening
- Protects against rust and corrosion
- Provides excellent lubricity
- Unique formula engineered to provide outstanding performance in todays high temperature braking systems
- Provides optimum braking response
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- Mixes with other conventional brake fluids
- For case order 12
- Recommended for all ABS, disc and drum brake systems as well as hydraulic clutches requiring DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids
- Provides corrosion protection for all metals within the braking system
- Compatible with all conventional brake fluids
- Substantially reduces the possibility of fluid vaporization and eventual brake failure
- Excellent performance in high-temperature braking systems
- Exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4 and all leading auto manufacturers' requirements
- Unique low moisture activity formulation provides maximum wet boiling point protection
- Recommended for all anti-lock braking systems, hydraulic drum and disc braking systems and hydraulic clutches requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid
- Exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4
- An exclusive European formula with an exceptionally high boiling point and superior anti-vapor lock characteristics
- Superior braking during arduous conditions like racing and rallying
- Typical wet boiling point is 270deg. C
- Typical dry boiling point is 310deg. C
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- Protects DOT 3 ABS disc or drum brake systems
- Helps provide protection against brake failure from vapor lock
- Helps prevent corrosion in brake system
- Works with all brake systems requiring DOT 3 fluids
- Exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard No. 116 and meets SAE spec. J1703
- Minimal decrease of boiling point due to excellent water locking properties
- Non-foaming when filling and bleeding the brake system
- Excellent corrosion protection due to selected additives
- High safety tolerance against steam bubbles
- Makes brake fluid changing intervals of up to 3 years possible
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