Polaris Industries Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 27, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Passenger Backrest Attachment Can Fail

Polaris is recalling certain Lock & Ride accessory passenger backrests, part numbers 2877938 (chrome) and 2877938-266 (black) for use on Cross Country, Cross Country Touring, Cross Country 8-ball, Cross Country Touring 15th Anniversary, and Hardball motorcycles. If a passenger backrest has, or has had, a luggage rack attached to it, part numbers 2877950 or 2877950-266, the backrest can fail due to the additional load of the luggage rack.

NHTSA ID: 13E048000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 13,709

Consequence Summary:

If the passenger backrest fails while the motorcycle is in motion, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will mail a recall notice to all registered owners of any 2010 through 2013 Victory Cross Roads, Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If they have, or have had, an affected passenger backrest/luggage rack combination installed on their motorcycle, the backrest and luggage rack will be replaced, free of charge. Polaris will mail an interim letter to owners in September 2013. Owners will be mailed a follow up notification in Spring 2014, when parts are expected to be available, so they may schedule the repairs. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-888-704-5290.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 13.33

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January 4, 2013

(Campaign #: L-13-01, L-13-02)

Parking Brake May Not Engage

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.

NHTSA ID: 13V003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,394

Consequence Summary:

If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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