Victory Jackpot problems & recalls

Problem: Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 victory cross country, cross roads, hammer eight ball, high ball, jackpot, vegas eight ball, 2014 victory cross country eight ball, cross roads eight ball, ness cross country, 2015 victory gunner, and 2013 victory hardball motorcycles. the fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.

Risk: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. the recall began on january 14, 2015. owners may contact victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. polaris' number for this recall is v-15-01 a/b.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2004, through may 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. the backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.

Risk: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.

Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. the safety recall began on september 15, 2011. owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump retainer clip may not be installed correctly.

Risk: If the retainer clip fails, the fuel pump may not provide adequate fuel pressure, or the pump may fail entirely, which can cause poor performance or possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new fuel pump retainer clip free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 2006. owners may contact polaris at 763-417-8650.