FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MMA Safety Alert: Polaris recalls certain 2013-2015 Victory motorcycles for fuel pump problems
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association would like to alert all riders who own Victory motorcycles, that Polaris Industries has issued a recall to correct an issue with the fuel pumps. The fuel pumps may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing which may result in the fuel pump seizing. If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash
The recall is expected to begin on January 19, 2015, and affects the following models:
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VICTORY / CROSS COUNTRY
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / CROSS COUNTRY EIGHT BALL
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2014
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VICTORY / CROSS ROADS
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / CROSS ROADS EIGHT BALL
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2014
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VICTORY / GUNNER
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2015
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VICTORY / HAMMER EIGHT BALL
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / HARDBALL
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2013
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VICTORY / HIGH BALL
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / JACKPOT
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / NESS CROSS COUNTRY
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2014
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VICTORY / VEGAS EIGHT BALL
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2013-2014
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The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association takes this warning very seriously and encourages all owners to contact their Victory service provider as soon as possible. Owners may contact Victory Consumer Service at 877.737.7172 and reference recall number V-15-01 A/B.
For more information, see the recall notice below, http://www.MassMotorcycle.org, or contact SafetyDirector@MassMotorcycle.org
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Vehicle Make / Model:
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Model Year(s):
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VICTORY / CROSS COUNTRY
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / CROSS COUNTRY EIGHT BALL
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2014
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VICTORY / CROSS ROADS
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / CROSS ROADS EIGHT BALL
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2014
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VICTORY / GUNNER
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2015
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VICTORY / HAMMER EIGHT BALL
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / HARDBALL
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2013
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VICTORY / HIGH BALL
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / JACKPOT
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2013-2014
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VICTORY / NESS CROSS COUNTRY
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2014
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VICTORY / VEGAS EIGHT BALL
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2013-2014
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Manufacturer:Polaris Industries, Inc.
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Report Receipt Date:JAN 07, 2015
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:15V002000
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NHTSA Action Number:N/A
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Component:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Potential Number of Units Affected:2,342
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Summary:
 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.
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Consequence:
 If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Remedy:
 Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.
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Notes:
 Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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