POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 7, 2006

(Campaign #: V-06-07)

TRANSMISSION THIRD GEAR FAILURE

CERTAIN MY 2001 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLES, AND 1999-2000 V92 MOTORCYCLES THAT RECEIVED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT KITS BUILT IN 2001 CAN EXPERIENCE A THIRD GEAR FAILURE IN AN ABNORMAL OVERLOAD CONDITION SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM.

NHTSA ID: 06V298000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,523

Consequence Summary:

WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT HIGH RPM, THE THIRD GEAR MAY FAIL. IF PIECES OF THE FAILED GEAR BECOME LODGED IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCKUP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 7, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FRONT SPROCKET FAILURE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A GATES DRIVE BELT SYSTEM, THE FRONT SPROCKET MAY WEAR BETWEEN THE SPROCKET AND ITS RETAINING NUT, CAUSING THE FRONT SPROCKET NUT TO LOOSEN AND FAIL TO RETAIN THE SPROCKET.

NHTSA ID: 06V303000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,402

Consequence Summary:

THE FRONT SPROCKET NUT FAILURE COULD CAUSE AXIAL MOVEMENT AND INTERFERENCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OR CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPROCKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 27, 2006

(Campaign #: V-06-03)

FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FAILURE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

NHTSA ID: 06V279000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 1,784

Consequence Summary:

IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 17, 2006

(Campaign #: V-06-04)

SHIFT LEVER SHAFT WELD FAILURE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.

NHTSA ID: 06V258000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 3,902

Consequence Summary:

IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 27, 2006

(Campaign #: V-06-01)

GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING/FMVSS 120

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) DECAL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOWN TUBE OF THE FRAME INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE FRONT AXLE AS 405 POUNDS. THE CORRECT GAWR FOR THE FRONT AXLE IS 390 POUNDS.

NHTSA ID: 06V059000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 574

Consequence Summary:

INCORRECT DATA MAY LEAD TO OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE BLOW OUT CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MAIL A CORRECTIVE DECAL ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY OVER THE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE EXISTING DECAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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