2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball recalls and problems

The 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball recalls

Recall 15V-002: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 7, 2015 · 2,342 vehicles affected · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 14V-227: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported May 1, 2014 · 872 vehicles affected · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,014 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 400 miles · reported Aug 8, 2015
My 2014 victory cross country eight ball motorcycle continuously cuts off. When I down shift the bike to come to a stop, the bike makes a spit sound and cuts off. I have also had the bike cut off while riding and when pulling off from a dead stop. I called the dealer and was told not to blip the bike, but when downshifting you have to give the bike gas in cases where you have to get back up to speed. The problem is beyond irritating because of the potential to cause an accident by stalling in the middle of traffic which is what happened to me yesterday. I have found numerous complaints from…
Structure · at 5,014 miles · reported Oct 2, 2014
Right saddlebag latch is defective and wearing severely at 5000 miles it has opened already at high speed making the bike aerodynamically unstable. I'm lucky I did not crash. Bike immediately began handling terrible. Fortunately I was able to slow down and when I discovered the saddlebag lid was open closed it and handling returned to normal. These saddlebag lids are very large and have a shape like resembling an airplane wing. When open they generate a lot of lift in the wrong direction. When it fails there will be no mechanism to keep it closed. Apparently the majority of bikes of this model…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball: 15V-002 (fuel system, gasoline), 14V-227 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,014 miles.

Are Victory recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Victory dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.