Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motorcycles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.” The Vehicle Identification Number (Vin) Decal Located On The Left Front Down Tube Of The Frame Incorrectly Lists The Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) For The Front Axle As 405 Pounds. The Correct Gawr For The Front Axle Is 390 Pounds.
Make Of Vehicle
VICTORY
Model Of Vehicle
NESS SIGNATURE SERIES
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V059000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Incorrect Data May Lead To Overloading Of The Front Tire Which Could Result In A Tire Blow Out Causing Sudden Loss Of Vehicle Control And Possibly A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Mail A CorreCTIve Decal Along With InstruCTIons To Apply Over The Incorrect Information On The Existing Decal. The Recall Began On March 15, 2006. Owners May Contact Polaris At 763-417-8650.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
20060127
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
574
Date Owners Notified
20060315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060227
Make Campaign Number
V-06-01
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120