POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VICTORY/FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CERTAIN FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSES AND THE FUEL TANK RETURN HOSE CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 98V302000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 266

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE FUEL RETURN LINE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 13, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POLARIS/VICTORY/FUEL GASKET

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID: 98V259000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 266

Consequence Summary:

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POLARIS VICTORY/TAIL LIGHT BULB

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS CAN BURN OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT BULB VIBRATING IN THE LIGHT SOCKET.

NHTSA ID: 98V218000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING VEHICLES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL FIRM UP THE FITMENT OF THE TAILLIGHT BULB AND THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET TO PREVENT THE BULB FROM VIBRATING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POLARIS VICTORY/FUEL SENDING UNIT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 98V216000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POLARIS VICTORY/FUEL FILTER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.

NHTSA ID: 98V217000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POLARIS VICTORY/FUEL HOSE CLAMP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 98V219000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 52

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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