Recall 99V-304: 1999 Victory V92C

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. Paint on the wheel and sprocket-mating surfaces could produce insufficient clamp load on the sprocket. Rear sprocket bolts could become loose causing excessive wear and fretting at the wheel and sprocket mating surfaces allowing the sprocket bolt to fail.

The risk

This condition could result in loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear wheel and sprocket hub, remove all paint from the contact surfaces of the wheel hub and sprocket, and install new sprocket bolts. The wheel and sprocket will be replaced if bolts were loose and damage has occurred.

Notes

Polaris/victory recall no. V-99-13.owner notification began january 3, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-715-294-3370.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-304?

Vehicle description: motorcycles. Paint on the wheel and sprocket-mating surfaces could produce insufficient clamp load on the sprocket. Rear sprocket bolts could become loose causing excessive wear and fretting at the wheel and sprocket mating surfaces allowing the sprocket bolt to fail.

How is recall 99V-304 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the rear wheel and sprocket hub, remove all paint from the contact surfaces of the wheel hub and sprocket, and install new sprocket bolts. The wheel and sprocket will be replaced if bolts were loose and damage has occurred.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.