Recall 14V-596: 2015 Victory Cross Country, 2015 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball and 7 more
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Sep 26, 2014, covering about 122 vehicles.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS and Vegas Eightball motorcycles manufactured August 11, 2014, to September 2, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.
The risk
If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is V-14-03 A/B.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Manual Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V596000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Cross Country | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Cross Country Eight Ball | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Cross Country Tour | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Gunner | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Hammer Eight Ball | 2015 | All years |
| Victory High Ball | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Magnum | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Vegas Eight Ball | 2015 | All years |
| Victory Vision Tour ABS | 2015 | All 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 14V-596?
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS and Vegas Eightball motorcycles manufactured August 11, 2014, to September 2, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.
How is recall 14V-596 fixed?
Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is V-14-03 A/B.
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.