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Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Equipment Adaptive/mobility. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
3 reports
16,700 miles · Aug 15, 2016
SuspensionWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS ROADS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED BOLTS TO FRACTURE IN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM TO BECOME PARTIALLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS ROADS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL PULLEY FAILED AND CAUSED BOLTS TO FRACTURE IN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM TO BECOME PARTIALLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,700. UPDATED 10/04/16*LJ *TR
NHTSA ODI #10896048
14,000 miles · Jun 16, 2014
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VICTORY CROSS ROADS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE LEFT SADDLE BAG FLEW OFF. THE QUICK RELEASE PIN THAT HOLDS THE SADDLE BAG WAS NOT LOCKED IN PLACE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
NHTSA ODI #10598647
3,200 miles · Sep 9, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineExterior Lighting
WHILE GOING 60 MPH 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN ONE 250 MILE TRIP. THE BIKE JUST SHUT DOWN. NO POWER NO READING ON SPEEDOMETER, NO NOTHING. THEN 15- 20 SECOND LATER EVERYTHING CAME BACK UP. BIKE RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO THEN UP TO WERE IT SHOULD BE AND THE LIGHTS AND ODOMETER AND INFO CENTER CAME BACK UP. I WAS TRYING TO PU…
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WHILE GOING 60 MPH 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN ONE 250 MILE TRIP. THE BIKE JUST SHUT DOWN. NO POWER NO READING ON SPEEDOMETER, NO NOTHING. THEN 15- 20 SECOND LATER EVERYTHING CAME BACK UP. BIKE RESTARTED. SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO THEN UP TO WERE IT SHOULD BE AND THE LIGHTS AND ODOMETER AND INFO CENTER CAME BACK UP. I WAS TRYING TO PULL OVER AT THE TIME WHEN IT CAME BACK UP. NO OTHER WARNINGS, ISSUES OR INDICATIONS. IT JUST SHUT DOWN. ONE OF THE TIMES I WAS BEING TAILGATED, IT GOT HAIRY FOR A FEW SECONDS THERE. NO POWER NO LIGHTS NO TURN SIGNALS JUST SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THIS WAS ON A FLAT ROAD GOING STRAIGHT WITH MY WIFE ON THE BACK. *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
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.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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