Electrical system: wiringRecall 99V-088 · 1999 Victory V92c

POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 99V-088 covers 278 1999 Victory V92c for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 1999.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2781 model
ReportedApr 26, 1999Owners notified Apr 22, 1999
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS.

The risk

LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT FUNCTIONS COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND ADD ONE TIE STRAP.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 22, 1999. 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 POLARIS/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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 4, 1998 to September 24, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. TAILLIGHT WIRING RE-ROUTINGSQ99010 · open
    NHTSA