2014 Victory Cross Country recalls and problems

The 2014 Victory Cross Country has 3 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
11
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2014 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 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 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Power Train3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,405 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 complaints

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

Engine · reported May 14, 2024
Circlip/ C clip failure in transmission cause loud clacking when idle/ driving. Lean bike to left, no clack. Lean bike to right, clacking.
Power Train · reported May 10, 2022
In the transmission there is a cir clip that holds the gears in place the cir clip fails and can cause the transmission to lock up or explode causing the rider to crash
Power Train · at 22,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2016
The contact owns a 2014 victory cross country. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and making a right turn into a parking lot, a cracking noise occurred. The failure occurred when making right turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a clip was detached from the transmission shaft and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jul 14, 2015
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.
Structure · at 1,405 miles · reported Apr 19, 2015
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 him the issue on 4/7/2015; he said he was not…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Victory Cross Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Victory Cross Country: 17V-647 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic), 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?

Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,405 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.