Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V227000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V227000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 872 affected units, Insufficient Crankcase Clearance/Engine Seizure, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.