Recalls for 2000 Victory V92

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2006-08-10
Description
On certain motorcycles equipped with a gates drive belt system, the front sprocket may wear between the sprocket and its retaining nut, causing the front sprocket nut to loosen and fail to retain the sprocket.

Consequence
The front sprocket nut failure could cause axial movement and interference which could result in transmission lockup, increasing the risk of loss of control or crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front sprocket assembly free of charge.  The recall began on november 22, 2006.  Owners may contact polaris at 763-417-8650.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2006-08-08
Description
Certain my 2001 victory v92 motorcycles, and 1999-2000 v92 motorcycles that received transmission replacement kits built in 2001 can experience a third gear failure in an abnormal overload condition such as when shifting at high rpm.  

Consequence
While shifting gears at high rpm, the third gear may fail.  If pieces of the failed gear become lodged in the transmission, the transmission could lockup possibly resulting in loss of control and a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a rear sprocket damper assembly free of charge.  The recall began on november 22, 2006.  Owners may contact polaris at 763-417-8650.

Notes
Polaris/victory recall no.  V-06-07.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.