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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V131📅 Mar 24, 2008

2008 Victory Vision recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V131000
Manufacturer recall #
V-08-01
Manufacturer
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,585
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-888-704-5290
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 2, 2008
Built
May 14, 2007 – Mar 3, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Polaris/victory recall no. V-08-01.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V131 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V131?

2008 Victory Vision. 1,585 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Victory dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-704-5290.