Victory Vegas Eight Ball 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 2015 victory cross country, cross country eightball, cross country tour, gunner, hammer eightball, high-ball, magnum, vision tour abs and vegas eightball motorcycles manufactured august 11, 2014, to september 2, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.

Risk: If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. the recall began on october 9, 2014. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. polaris' number for this recall is v-14-03 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: On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.

Risk: Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 2006. owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.