Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20090421
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170103
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
26182
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20171108
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Polaris Inc.
Report Received Date
20171012
Record Creation Date
20171016
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.