2011 Victory Cross Country recalls and problems

The 2011 Victory Cross Country has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Victory Cross Country vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Victory Cross Country recalls

Recall 17V-647: Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 12, 2017 · 26,182 vehicles affected · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 11V-305: Steering

Reported Jun 1, 2011 · 840 vehicles affected · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2011 victory cross country motorcycles manufactured from january 1, through april 11, 2011. The handlebar clamps and/or risers may have been machined incorrectly which could cause the handlebars to slip in the clamps.

Risk: This could cause the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will test and replace defective riser/clamp assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 17, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290.

2011 Victory Cross Country problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	3
Equipment	2
Unknown or Other	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Power Train	1
Visibility	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,100 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 2011 Victory Cross Country complaints

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

Equipment · reported Nov 13, 2014

2011 victory cross country. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle lock and ride safety recall campaign. The consumer stated he returned the back rest/luggage rack combination to his local dealer on june 27, 2014 and he has not heard from the dealer, since.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 11,000 miles · reported Oct 14, 2014

I have a 2011 victory cross country motorcycle. The saddlebag latch on the right side is wearing improperly due to improper alignment. This is a known issue with this motorcycle. My dealer, victory motorcycles, and polaris have refused to issue a replacement. Without repair, the latch will wear through and the saddlebag lid will not be able to be secured.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 21,000 miles · reported Oct 13, 2014

The latch on the right side saddle bag is wearing its way through the latch bracket. Several victory cross country owners have sited that their bracket has sheared right through thus allowing the saddlebag lid to fly open when vehicle is in motion. My bracket has not sheared through yet but the cut is 1/2 way through. Victory's response to the problem is that I must buy a whole new lock set at an astronomical cost. The problem does not exist on the left saddle bad because the bracket is reversed on that side and will not suffer the vibration related wear that the right side does. Several…

Unknown or Other · at 10,100 miles · reported Sep 30, 2014

Latch on the right saddle bag is worn almost to the point of not holding, if this was not found before wearing all the way through. This would have caused the baggage door to open and loose the contents of the bag on the road causing undue road hazard for other motorcycles and cars, which would cause accidents .

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 28,106 miles · reported Jul 24, 2014

While at road speed I hit a moderate bump in the road causing the plastic factory installed molded plastic part to shear off at the tank plate face. This caused gasoline to pour out the gas nipple between my legs and on to the hot pipes below. Thankfully I was smart and quick enough to shut down the bike and step away from it till a tow truck arrived. One spark or the pipes be a little hotter as I had just stopped about 1 mile before for lunch so the pipes were not as hot as they could have been. This is in my mind a defective cheap plastic part in a critical connection. This is a major safety…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Victory Cross Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Victory Cross Country: 17V-647 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-305 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Victory Cross Country?

Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,100 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.