Polaris Recalls 2015 Victory Motorcycles Due to Transmission Defect
Polaris is recalling 2015 Victory motorcycles because a transmission spring may be installed incorrectly, potentially causing loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory motorcycles, including the Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS, and Vegas Eightball models. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 11, 2014, and September 2, 2014.
The recall addresses a defect where the transmission shift drum detent roller spring may have been incorrectly installed. If this occurs, the transmission may not shift as intended, which could cause the operator to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VICTORY VISION TOUR ABS, MAGNUM, CROSS COUNTRY TOUR, CROSS COUNTRY
- Brand
- VICTORY
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 122
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (9)
- VISION TOUR ABS
- MAGNUM
- CROSS COUNTRY TOUR
- CROSS COUNTRY
- GUNNER
- CROSS COUNTRY EIGHT BALL
- VEGAS EIGHT BALL
- HAMMER EIGHT BALL
- HIGH BALL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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