NHTSA Recall 14V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V227000; Date: May. 1, 2014
Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Victory Boardwalk; 2014 Victory Cross Country; 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball; 2015 Victory Gunner; 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball; 2014 Victory High Ball; 2014 Victory Jackpot; 2014 Victory Judge; 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country; 2014 Victory Vegas Eight Ball; 2014 Victory Vision
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Polaris Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 872
Recall Summary:
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 victory cross country, cross country eight ball, hammer eight ball, high ball, jackpot, judge, ness cross country, vegas eight ball, vision, boardwalk, and 2015 victory gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.
How to Fix:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2014. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Note: owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 2014
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