Victory Vision problems & recalls

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 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. the terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (ecm) can cause engine stalling.

Risk: Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ecm free of charge. the recall began on september 23, 2008. owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.

Problem: Polaris is recalling 1,585 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. the electrical contact plate on the ignition switch base may not be properly secured to the ignition switch body, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

Risk: A loss of electrical power could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will fully secure the ignition switch base to the switch body. the recall began on april 2, 2008. owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator/rectifier assembly may have an overcharging condition. an overcharging situation in conjunction with the loose battery connection could cause a stalling condition.

Risk: An unexpected loss of engine power could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator/rectifier and inspect both battery cables for tightness. the recall began on november 5, 2007. owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.