Campaign 17V-647

If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring

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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

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V647000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 22, of which 5 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-647
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
VictoryCross Country2010 to 201716
VictoryCross Country Tour2010 to 20172
VictoryCross Roads2010 to 20173
VictoryHardball2010 to 20170
VictoryMagnum2010 to 20171
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.