POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A GATES DRIVE BELT SYSTEM, THE FRONT SPROCKET MAY WEAR BETWEEN THE SPROCKET AND ITS RETAINING NUT, CAUSING THE FRONT SPROCKET NUT TO LOOSEN AND FAIL TO RETAIN THE SPROCKET. ... more
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POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 07, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
V92 |
| Units Affected: |
2402 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A GATES DRIVE BELT SYSTEM, THE FRONT SPROCKET MAY WEAR BETWEEN THE SPROCKET AND ITS RETAINING NUT, CAUSING THE FRONT SPROCKET NUT TO LOOSEN AND FAIL TO RETAIN THE SPROCKET.
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Consequence
THE FRONT SPROCKET NUT FAILURE COULD CAUSE AXIAL MOVEMENT AND INTERFERENCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OR CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPROCKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
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POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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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
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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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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
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STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
V92SC |
| 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: |
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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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 SPECIAL EDITION |
| 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: |
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
2039 |
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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...
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Consequence
A FASTENER FAILURE WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY AND COULD AFFECT THE BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE.
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Remedy
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.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
V92SC |
| Units Affected: |
2039 |
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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...
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Consequence
A FASTENER FAILURE WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY AND COULD AFFECT THE BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE.
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Remedy
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.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 26, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
V92C |
| Units Affected: |
1205 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
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Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT REAR SUSPENSION OPERATION AND OPERATOR CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
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Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-01-01
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