Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V216000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 61 | 09/15/1998 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/08/1998 | 09/10/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel level sending unit was incorrectly manufactured and could leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 1998.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-542-0500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 98V259000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/01/1998 to 09/28/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 266 | 10/15/1998 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel sending unit gasket can swell providing inadequate sealing. if proper sealing is not provided, fuel can leak from the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 15, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-417-8650.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 98V217000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 61 | 09/15/1998 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/08/1998 | 09/10/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel filter was incorrectly manufactured and could leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 1998.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-542-0500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V302000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1998 to 09/24/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 266 | 12/03/1998 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/01/1998 | 12/02/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel lines between the fuel filter and the fuel pump as well as the fuel return line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 3, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory motorcycle at 1-612-417-8650.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V263000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/01/1998 to 07/25/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 9120 | 11/01/2002 | ODI | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/25/2002 | 09/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause poor engine performance and possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pumps. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V219000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 52 | 09/15/1998 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/08/1998 | 09/10/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel hose clamps do not properly seal the hose to the plastic coupler, nor the fuel pump, allowing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel hose clamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 1998.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-542-0500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V032000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/07/1998 to 12/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 715 | 02/25/1999 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/16/1999 | 02/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel hose can fail resulting in a fuel leak near the rear cylinder of the motorcycle and under the rider seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these fuel hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 25, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-417-8650.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| V9904 | 01/27/1999 | 604919 | Information on replacing fuel hose clampson vehicles within vin range 5vpcb15d*x3000001 up to and including 5vpcb15d*x3000061. *tt | 05/19/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| V9804 | 11/30/1998 | 615057 | Victory motorcycle division of polaris industries inc. has determined that the fuel return line and the fuel line between the fuel filter and fuel pump must be replaced on certain models within vin ranges 5vpcb15d*x3000001 through 5vpcb15d* | 12/22/2000 | |
| 9904 | 01/27/1999 | 604495 | Information on replacing unusable fuel hose clamp. *tt | 05/04/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| V9902 | 01/27/1999 | 604376 | Subject regarding fuel hose tie strap for vehicles with vin range 5vpcb15d*x3000001 through 5vpcb15d*v3000205. *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| V9803 | 11/30/1998 | 615056 | The victory motorcycle division of polaris industries inc. has determined that defects, which relate to motor vehicle safety, exist in certain motorcycles within vin ranges 5vpcb15d*x3000001 through 5vpcb15d*x3000278.a recall campaign has b | 12/22/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| Failed fuel pump caused engine to quit while in traffic. vehicle towed to residence. *ak | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle died while driving or at a stopping. sometimes, motorcycle will restart or it will have to be towed into dealer. fuel pump was replaced, but deffect kept reoccurring, and cause was unknown. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/11/1998 | |||
| Owner parked the motorcycle in the garage. about one hour later, owner noticed gas fumes and a puddle of gas on garage floor. the padding around fuel tank was also saturated with fuel. the motorcycle has been picked up by the dealership. owner has contacted the manufacturer also about the problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel tank sending unit failed causing leakage and fumes while parked. | |||