CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Problem
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
- Risk
- A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorcycles may have an engine that misfires. If the misfire continues, heat from the catalytic converter can melt the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the affected motorcycle checked.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the dealer will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst. Polaris will notify owners. You can also contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172 (recall number V-17-02), and check your VIN for open recalls.
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