Rear sprocket bolts

An NHTSA investigation into Victory vehicles. No close date on record.

Investigation
SQ99022
Opened
13 October 1999

What NHTSA investigated

Polaris issued a service bulletin in july 1999 addressing the potential for the rear sprocket bolts to loosen. A sprocket kit must be installed on all affected motorcycles to prevent loosening of the sprockets.the bulletin also states that if the wheel or sprocket surface is damaged they would need to be replaced.polaris is notifing owners to return to the dealers for needed repairs.this investigation is opened to evaluate the scope of the problem and determine the safety consequence.

The recall that followed

  1. Victory — Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs99V3040001 November 19992,000 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
VictoryV92C1999

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.