| Make : VICTORY | Model : NESS VEGAS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20031021 - 20041216 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V095000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050401 | Date Received by ODI: 20050315 | Date Added to Database: 20050315 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-05-01 | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 774 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION DUE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT OR DEBRIS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR. |
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Consequence:
RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE THE THROTTLE MECHANISM, CLEAN THE TWIST GRIP ASSEMBLY AND HANDLEBAR, LUBRICATE MOVING PARTS AND REASSEMBLE. ANY WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, , 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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