VICTORY V92C 1999: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V304000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VICTORY | V92C | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-03 | 1999-11-01 | 1999-11-08 |
Production Dates: 1998-07-01 - 1999-04-12
Manufacturers Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-99-13
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FRETTING AT THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET MATING SURFACES ALLOWING THE SPROCKET BOLT TO FAIL.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET HUB, REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WHEEL HUB AND SPROCKET, AND INSTALL NEW SPROCKET BOLTS. THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET WILL BE REPLACED IF BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-99-13.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 3, 2000. 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 1-715-294-3370.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
