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Victory Touring Cruiser Recall 05V115: Structure:Frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 05V115, reported March 29, 2005, 192 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V115POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING MANUFACTURE, THE CLAMP PRESSURE ON THE FRONT FORK LEGS WAS INCORRECTLY SET.
Risk
INADEQUATE CLAMP PRESSURE ON THE FORK LEGS COULD CAUSE THE FORKS TO SLIDE UP THROUGH THE TRIPLE CLAMPS DURING HIGH IMPACT, E.G., HARD BRAKING, HITTING LARGE BUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC. SUCH A CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING CONDITIONS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-TIGHTEN THE FORK LEG CLAMPS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-763- 417-8650 OR WWW.VICTORY-USA.COM.
Notes
POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-05-02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Victory Touring Cruiser2005