Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V457000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V457000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 victory motorcycles manufactured from january 3, 2012, through august 15, 2012 Includes 6,618 affected units, Throttle Cable Retention Nuts, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 victory motorcycles manufactured from january 3, 2012, through august 15, 2012

Defect Summary

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 victory motorcycles manufactured from january 3, 2012, through august 15, 2012. a torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. on certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Corrective Action

Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2012. owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V457000
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle cable retention nuts
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 6,618

Details

MFR Campaign Number: V-12-01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 victory motorcycles manufactured from january 3, 2012, through august 15, 2012. a torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. on certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Consequence Summary: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. the safety recall began on october 4, 2012. owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3hzx~5hi7-uwxp
NHTSA ID: 12V457000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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