Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable...
2005-2017 · 7 model years
Victory Hammer Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Victory Hammer across 7 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 2008, 2010, 2017 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Hammer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Hammer problems
Victory Hammer recalls 3
On certain motorcycles, some of the fuel supply hose leading from the fuel tank to the fuel rail may be incorrect for use in a pressurized fuel system application.
On certain motorcycles, the camshaft chain drive sprocket located on the crankshaft may have cracked upon installation.
Covers2005 Victory Hammer
Latest Hammer complaints
The clutch burnt up before 4,000 miles was driven. It was in motion on the highway on a 5 hour road trip. I have read many forums since then that this has happened to numerous people with this manufacturer. Also, the manufacturer refuses to cover it under warranty.
This is a victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light I heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later I was informed that one of the shift fork broke and fell into the transmission and ground up 2 gears. Also informed that the clutch was burned. Although this motorcycle is 10 years old, it only had 5330 miles on it and was regularly serviced. From my understanding shift...
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forks do not just break. I believe either the part was defective or the design was defective. This is a very dangerous condition as the motorcycle would have locked up and thrown me off if the break had occurred while I was moving at regular highway speed. Please investigate this dangerous part and condition. Thank you. Update 9/15/15*cw updated 12/12/2017*cn
Clutch cable broke shifting from first gear to second gear. *Tr
I rode the bike 3-4 times (~ 120 mi.) After having work done at on 4/29/2010. The second week of august 2011, I turned on the key to start the bike and a small amount of gas poured from under the gas tank. I removed the tank, checked the hose connection, could not see anything wrong and replaced the tank. Turned on the key again and again gas poured from under the tank. Then I removed the tank again and found the nipple from the fuel pump broken off in the hose. The fuel pump nipple is not visible unless the...
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hose is removed. The fuel pump cycles once when the ignition is turned on. The gas tank fits snugly, it is unwieldy (especially when full) and it is easy to bump the hose/nipple against the frame or other components when removing and reinstalling the tank. Apparently, the nipple was cracked during the work at then gradually enlarged due to road/engine vibrations. My tank removals and reinstallations probably finally completed the crack. I explained these events to and was told they also had to replace a fuel pump because of the inadequate nipple (it broke completely while in their garage). So I purchased a replacement fuel pump: it had a substantially larger nipple and hose and the fuel pump/nipple plastic material composition was different. So, polaris recognizes the inadequacy of the fuel pump nipple and has redesigned it to be safer. If the engine had been hot/running when the gas started leaking, I could have been burned severely; if riding, I could have crashed. Many, if not most, motorcycle owners make modifications and/or add accessories to their motorcycles themselves. The fragile fuel pump nipple is dangerous. Please have it recalled. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) *tt
Polaris hawkeye 2006 the lower rear a frame mount tore away from the frame allowing the rear wheel to toe out and the machine to swerve sideways. I have ordered the new reinforced subframe but neither the dealer or polaris is willing to help with the cost. Considering the number of articles about this same problem on line, I'm surprised that polaris hasn't done a recall. *Tr
During a routine tire change, the tech notified me of a crack in my swingarm. After he showed it to me they located a take off (a used) from someone who wanted a chrome swingarm instead of black. I was offered that used swingarm at a good price and had it swapped. I went back and brought home the original (cracked) swingarm. I have it and have pictures too. *Tr
Questions about the Victory Hammer
Which Victory Hammer years have the most problems?
Which Victory Hammer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Victory Hammer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (3), transmission & drivetrain (3), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Victory Hammer have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Victory Hammer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data