Recall 24V-970: 2025 Indian Scout, 2025 Indian Scout Sixty

Indian Motorcycle Company recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 23, 2024, covering about 4,926 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-970
Report date
Dec 23, 2024
Vehicles affected
4,926
Owners notified
Jan 29, 2025

The problem

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

The risk

The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerIndian Motorcycle Company
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V970000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Indian Scout2025All years
Indian Scout Sixty2025All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V-970?

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

How is recall 24V-970 fixed?

Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.