NHTSA Recall 14V227000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 872 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Victory Boardwalk.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V227000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 1, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.
Safety risk
Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.
Notes
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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V227000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Victory Boardwalk | 2014 |
| Victory Cross Country | 2014 |
| Victory Cross Country Eight Ball | 2014 |
| Victory Gunner | 2015 |
| Victory Hammer Eight Ball | 2014 |
| Victory High Ball | 2014 |
| Victory Jackpot | 2014 |
| Victory Judge | 2014 |
| Victory Ness Cross Country | 2014 |
| Victory Vegas Eight Ball | 2014 |
| Victory Vision | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.