The problem
Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. Also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (ecm) can cause engine stalling.
The risk
Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ecm free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2008. Owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.
Contacts
Polaris/victory recall no. V-08-03. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Victory dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V446000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.