Vehicle caught fire and put its self out after battery terminals melted off, because of fire resistant dowco motorcycle cover was on unit. Otherwise much property loss and possible loss of life could have occurred. Fire report from scene suspect starter relay as possible cause. Insurance company is investigating cause of fire with very little cooperation from manufacturer. All documentation is enclosed.
The worst 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country problems
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- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1‑877‑737‑7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.
Recall number 15V002000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.
- Risk
- Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1‑888‑704‑5290. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.
Recall number 14V227000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country 1
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Questions about the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country
Is the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country, close to a typical Ness Cross Country model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Victory Ness Cross Country have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling.
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