POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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. ... more
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POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 07, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
V92 |
| Units Affected: |
2523 |
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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.
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Consequence
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.
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Remedy
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.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-06-07
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STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
9120 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED.
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Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDESTAND, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND FRAME RAIL BRACKET. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2003. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-05SAF
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
V92SC SPORTCRUISER |
| Units Affected: |
9120 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
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Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. 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 1-763-417-8650.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-02-05
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
9120 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
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Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. 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 1-763-417-8650.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-02-05
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WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FRETTING AT THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET MATING SURFACES ALLOWING THE SPROCKET BOLT TO FAIL. ... more
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 01, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
2000 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FRETTING AT THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET MATING SURFACES ALLOWING THE SPROCKET BOLT TO FAIL.
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET HUB, REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WHEEL HUB AND SPROCKET, AND INSTALL NEW SPROCKET BOLTS. THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET WILL BE REPLACED IF BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-13
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE IN ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE VALVE DISC TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION AND AFFECT THE ENGINE RPM LEVEL. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
3247 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE IN ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE VALVE DISC TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION AND AFFECT THE ENGINE RPM LEVEL.
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Consequence
A THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THAT HAS SHIFTED OUT OF POSITION CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THREADED FASTENERS AND APPLY A THREAD LOCKING AGENT.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-09
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
APR 26, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
278 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS.
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Consequence
LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT FUNCTIONS COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND ADD ONE TIE STRAP.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-09
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR CYLINDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND UNDER THE RIDER SEAT. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 16, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
715 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR CYLINDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND UNDER THE RIDER SEAT.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL HOSES.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V99-08
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CERTAIN FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSES AND THE FUEL TANK RETURN HOSE CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 01, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
266 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CERTAIN FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSES AND THE FUEL TANK RETURN HOSE CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE FUEL RETURN LINE.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 13, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
266 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
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Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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