| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92SC |
| Units Affected: |
9120
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 2003
Model Affected:
2000 VICTORY VICTORY V92SC
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDESTAND, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Units Affected:
9120
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-05SAF
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 2001 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92SC |
| Units Affected: |
2039
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 01, 2001
Model Affected:
2000 VICTORY VICTORY V92SC
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.
Consequence
A FASTENER FAILURE WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE BOLT ASSEMBLY AND COULD AFFECT THE BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Units Affected:
2039
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 24, 2000 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92SC |
| Units Affected: |
357
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 24, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 VICTORY VICTORY V92SC
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THREADED FASTENERS FROM A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL LOT THAT MAY FAIL IN ASSEMBLY. THESE FASTENERS ARE USED TO ATTACH FOUR SUB-ASSEMBLIES ONTO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
FASTENER FAILURE WILL REDUCE THE CLAMP LOAD STRENGTH OF THE ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLE JOINT FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE M10X50 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS WITH NEW PARTS.
Units Affected:
357
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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