Recall 14V227000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date
20140501
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
11 models

Defect Description

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.

Safety Consequence

Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 VICTORY BOARDWALK
2014 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
2014 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY EIGHT BALL
2014 VICTORY HAMMER EIGHT BALL
2014 VICTORY HIGH BALL
2014 VICTORY JACKPOT
2014 VICTORY JUDGE
2014 VICTORY NESS CROSS COUNTRY
2014 VICTORY VEGAS EIGHT BALL
2014 VICTORY VISION
2015 VICTORY GUNNER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.