The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V647000·Announced 2017-10-12

Polaris Recalls Victory Motorcycles Due to Brake Line Melting Risk

Polaris is recalling 2010-2017 Victory motorcycles because engine misfires can melt the rear brake line, increasing crash risk.

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 where a melted brake line reduces braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. The recall involves 26,182 vehicles.

The defect occurs if the engine misfires, which can cause heat from the catalytic converter to melt the rear brake line and nearby wiring. A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VICTORY MAGNUM, CROSS COUNTRY, CROSS COUNTRY TOUR, CROSS ROADS
Brand
VICTORY
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
26,182

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 (5)

  • MAGNUM
  • CROSS COUNTRY
  • CROSS COUNTRY TOUR
  • CROSS ROADS
  • HARDBALL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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