Polaris Ind. Recalls 122 Victory Motorcycles For Potential Transmission Defect

The following report is filed with the NHTSA:

Report Receipt Date: September 26, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V596000

Component(s): Power train

Potential Number of Units Affected: 122

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc.

THE RECALL: Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS and Vegas Eightball motorcycles manufactured August 11, 2014, to September 2, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX: Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is V-14-03 A/B.

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: 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 safercar.gov .