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Vehicle recall 11V305000 · June 1, 2011

2011 Victory Cross Country

The handlebar clamps and/or risers may have been machined incorrectly which could cause the handlebars to slip in the clamps.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2011 victory cross country motorcycles manufactured from January 1, through April 11, 2011. The handlebar clamps and/or risers may have been machined incorrectly which could cause the handlebars to slip in the clamps.
Consequence
This could cause the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will test and replace defective riser/clamp assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 17, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V305000
Reported to NHTSA
June 1, 2011
Filed by
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
June 17, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
840
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Recall 11V305000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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