2014 Victory CROSS COUNTRY: complaints, problems and recalls

I WAS SITTING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES. WEATHER WAS 100DEGF DAY. WHEN I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GO BACK TO REGULAR STREET SPEED (45 MPH) THE ENGINE ON THE BIKE SEIZED RESULTING IN REAR TIRE SLIDING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL CLUTCH (ALLOWING REAR WHEEL TO ROLL). BIKE DID NOT CRASH. BIKE WOULD NOT TURN OVER FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES FOR ENGINE TO COOL DOWN (MY ASSUMPTION). SOUNDS VERY MUCH LIKE THIS RECALL... WHICH MY VEHICLE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN... REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 01, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V227000 COM…

Owner-reported narrative. 116 miles reported. Look up ODI 10631092 at NHTSA ↗

THE SADDLE BAG LATCHES USED ON THE HARD BAGS ON THE VICTORY MOTORCYCLE ARE WEARING THROUGH THE LATCH WHICH CAUSES THE SADDLE BAG NOT TO PROPERLY LATCH ON THE LOOP, WHICH IN RETURN MEANS IT COULD OPEN UP AS YOU GO DOWN THE HIGH WAY. THIS IS HAPPENING ON MY 2014 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY. THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED BY VICTORY NO MATTER WHAT YEAR OF BIKE. IT WILL END UP BEING A DANGER TO ALL WHO HAVE THE HARD BAGS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10640050 at NHTSA ↗

THE LATCH ON THE RIGHT LUGGAGE BAG DOES NOT ALIGN WITH THE LOCKING CLASP AND THEY RUN TOGETHER WHEN CLOSED, CAUSING THE LATCH TO WEAR AWAY AT THE CLASP AND BASICALLY "EAT" THROUGH IT, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE TOTAL FAILURE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644694 at NHTSA ↗

THE LATCH ON THE RIGHT LUGGAGE BAG DOES NOT ALIGN WITH THE LOCKING CLASP AND THEY RUN TOGETHER WHEN CLOSED, CAUSING THE LATCH TO WEAR AWAY AT THE CLASP AND BASICALLY "EAT" THROUGH IT, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE TOTAL FAILURE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644696 at NHTSA ↗

ONLY AFTER A FEW DAYS OF OWNERSHIP WITH LESS THAN 200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE MOTORCYCLE HAS DEVELOPED A STALLING PROBLEM AND HAS CONTINUED WITH OVER 5,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE STALLING OCCURS, EITHER WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AND APPLYING A LIGHT QUICK THROTTLE ACTION TO BRING RPMS UP OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND APPLYING A LIGHT QUICK THROTTLE ACTION TO BRING RPMS UP. NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY OWNERS OF THIS TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE WITH NO CORRECTIVE ACTION BY VICTORY TO DATE. OWNERS ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 152 miles reported. Look up ODI 10648305 at NHTSA ↗

ENGINE STALLED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 9 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651741 at NHTSA ↗

BEFORE 6 APRIL 2015, I NOTICED THAT MY SADDLEBAGS WERE OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE RIGHT SIDE OPENED HALF A DOZEN TIMES, AND SHOWS A WORN AREA WHERE THE STRIKER HAD BEEN HITTING, DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING. I ONLY HAVE 1480 MILES NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE DEALER DENIED ANY ISSUE BUT WHEN I SEARCHED THE INTERNET I FOUND A CLASS ACTION SUIT FILED IN CHICAGO IN DECEMBER 2014, AND MANY CITATIONS ON MOTORCYCLE FORUMS SHOWING THAT 2010 TO 2015 MOTORCYCLES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SADDLEBAGS. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. I AGAIN WENT TO THE DEALER TO SHOW…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,405 miles reported. Look up ODI 10706561 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V002000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10733851 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2014-05-01 (May 1, 2014)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2015-01-07 (January 7, 2015)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2017-10-12 (October 12, 2017)

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.