NHTSA Recall 01V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V148000; Date: May. 1, 2001
A fastener failure will reduce the strength of the bolt assembly and could affect the braking characteristics of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Victory V92c; 2001 Victory V92c; 2001 Victory V92dc; 2000 Victory V92sc; 2001 Victory V92sc
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Polaris Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,039
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Threaded fasteners used to attach the brake rotors to the front and rear wheel assemblies could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. The failure could occur under the head of the fastener if a crack develops, causing a loss of clamp load and possible separation of the head from the threaded body of the fasteners.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the rotor bolts. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-542-0500.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 2001
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