NHTSA Recall 14V596000: Manual transmission (power train)
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 122 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Victory Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V596000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | V-14-03 A/B |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | September 26, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 14V596000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Victory Cross Country | 2015 |
| Victory Cross Country Eight Ball | 2015 |
| Victory Cross Country Tour | 2015 |
| Victory Gunner | 2015 |
| Victory Hammer Eight Ball | 2015 |
| Victory High Ball | 2015 |
| Victory Magnum | 2015 |
| Victory Vegas Eight Ball | 2015 |
| Victory Vision Tour Abs | 2015 |
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.