| Make : VICTORY | Model : TOURING CRUISER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20041026 - 20050303 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V115000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050331 | Date Received by ODI: 20050329 | Date Added to Database: 20050329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VICTORY MOTORCYCLE DIVISION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-05-02 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 192 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING MANUFACTURE, THE CLAMP PRESSURE ON THE FRONT FORK LEGS WAS INCORRECTLY SET. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE CLAMP PRESSURE ON THE FORK LEGS COULD CAUSE THE FORKS TO SLIDE UP THROUGH THE TRIPLE CLAMPS DURING HIGH IMPACT, E.G., HARD BRAKING, HITTING LARGE BUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC. SUCH A CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING CONDITIONS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-TIGHTEN THE FORK LEG CLAMPS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-763- 417-8650 OR WWW.VICTORY-USA.COM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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