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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V227📅 May 1, 2014

2014 Victory Boardwalk & 2014 Victory Cross Country + 9 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
14V227000
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
872
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Owner phone
1-888-704-5290
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 20, 2014
Built
Jan 22, 2014 – Apr 25, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 14V227 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 14V227?

2014 Victory Boardwalk & 2014 Victory Cross Country + 9 more. 872 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.