Recall 08V-446: 2008 Victory Vision

POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 3, 2008, covering about 2,444 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-446
Report date
Sep 3, 2008
Vehicles affected
2,444
Owners notified
Sep 23, 2008

The problem

Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. Also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (Ecm) can cause engine stalling.

The risk

Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ECM free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2008. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.

Notes

Polaris/victory recall no. V-08-03.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V446000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Victory Vision2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-446?

Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. Also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (Ecm) can cause engine stalling.

How is recall 08V-446 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ECM free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2008. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.