NHTSA Recall 06V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V298000; Date: Aug. 7, 2006
While shifting gears at high rpm, the third gear may fail. If pieces of the failed gear become lodged in the transmission, the transmission could lockup possibly resulting in loss of control and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Victory V92; 2000 Victory V92; 2001 Victory V92
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Polaris Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,523
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2001 victory v92 motorcycles, and 1999-2000 v92 motorcycles that received transmission replacement kits built in 2001 can experience a third gear failure in an abnormal overload condition such as when shifting at high rpm.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a rear sprocket damper assembly free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2006. Owners may contact polaris at 763-417-8650.
Recall Notes:
Polaris/victory recall no. V-06-07. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 22, 2006
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