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Victory Cross Country Recall 14V227: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

NHTSA campaign 14V227, reported May 1, 2014, 872 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V227Polaris Industries, Inc.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Victory Boardwalk2014
Victory Cross Country2014
Victory Cross Country Eight Ball2014
Victory Gunner2015
Victory Hammer Eight Ball2014
Victory High-Ball2014
Victory Jackpot2014
Victory Judge2014
Victory Ness Cross Country2014
Victory Vegas Eight Ball2014
Victory Vision2014