NHTSA Recall 98V219000
Filed by redundant POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1998-09-08. An estimated 52 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-612-542-0500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).