Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V148000 Reported May 1, 2001

Polaris/victory/brake rotors

Polaris Industries, Inc. · N/A · 2,039 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,039
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. threaded fasteners used to attach the brake rotors to the front and rear wheel assemblies could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. the failure could occur under the head of the fastener if a crack develops, causing a loss of clamp load and possible separation of the head from the threaded body of the fasteners.

Safety Consequence

A fastener failure will reduce the strength of the bolt assembly and could affect the braking characteristics of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rotor bolts. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-542-0500.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Polaris Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V148000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V148000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V148000?

NHTSA recall 01V148000 was issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. on May 1, 2001. It addresses: Polaris/victory/brake rotors. The recall affects approximately 2,039 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.