If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251299-victory-vegas-2013-recall-equipment · Recall date September 18, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V457000
“VICTORY VEGAS (2013) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 18, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251299-victory-vegas-2013-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 12V457000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V457000).
Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris Industries Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V457000 — Polaris Industries Inc. VICTORY VEGAS (2013) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a VICTORY VEGAS (2013) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 12V457000 from Polaris Industries Inc.. The official recall notice states: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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