1999-2001 Victory V92 recall: manual transmission

Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 7, 2006. It covers about 2,523 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,523
reported: Aug 7, 2006
owners notified: Nov 22, 2006
related complaints: 73

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 06V298000

Affected vehicles

Victory V92 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 73 complaints about transmission problems.

1999 Victory V92 2000 Victory V92 2001 Victory V92

Questions about recall 06V298000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2001 Victory V92 manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 06V298000, reported on August 7, 2006, covers about 2,523 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V298000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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