NHTSA recall 17V647000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Victory Cross Country and 4 more
Reported Oct 12, 201726,182 vehicles affectedPolaris Industries, Inc.Maker’s number V-17-02Built Apr 21, 2009 – Jan 3, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Engine and engine cooling › EngineService brakes, hydraulic