| Make : VICTORY | Model : HAMMER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050307 - 20050504 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V252000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050610 | Date Received by ODI: 20050531 | Date Added to Database: 20050606 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-05-03 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 712 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CAMSHAFT CHAIN DRIVE SPROCKET LOCATED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE CRACKED UPON INSTALLATION. |
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Consequence:
IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT, THE SPROCKET MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION. SPROCKET FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LOWER RIGHT ENGINE COVER, INSPECT THE SPROCKET FOR CRACKS, AND REPLACE THE ENGINE OR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650. |
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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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