2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
The 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (5 complaints), Structurebody (5 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY, potentially affecting up to 61,324 vehicles.
Recall 17V647000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 26,182 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 17V647000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 26,182 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V002000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 2,342 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which...
Consequence: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.
View full details →Recall 12V457000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,618 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
c-clip used to hold transmission gears in place has dislodged from the groove it is supposed to be locked into, allowing the gears to travel more than they are supposed to do, which could result in a transmission lockup and subsequent, potentailly, catastrophic accident.
c-clip used to hold transmission gears in place has dislodged from the groove it is supposed to be locked into, allowing the gears to travel more than they are supposed to do, which could result in a transmission lockup and subsequent, potentailly, catastrophic accident.
The contact owns a 2013 Victory Cross Country Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 8 MPH around a curve, the motorcycle stalled and lost motive and electrical power. The contact stated that he then attempted to restart the motorcycle however, the rear wheel seized once the motorcycle was shifted into gear. The contact kick-started the motorcycle and rode the motorcycle back to the residence where it remained. The contact stated that he had not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
PASSENGER BACKREST RECALL AND BRAKE LINE DEFECT. WITH BRAKE LINES MELTING !!!
PASSENGER BACKREST RECALL AND BRAKE LINE DEFECT. WITH BRAKE LINES MELTING !!!
Safety Rating for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
VSA-15-01 R02 — EQUIPMENT
Victory Motorcycle has learned that a potential issue may exist in some 2010-2016 Victory Cross Country / Cross Roads / Magnum / Hard-Ball saddlebag lock assemblies. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dealers to assist customers and repair qualified motorcycles without requiring pre-authorization from...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY
- 2010 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 5 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 12 complaints
- 2012 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 28 complaints
- 2013 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY (current)
- 2014 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 14 complaints
- 2015 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 0 complaints
- 2016 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 0 complaints
- 2017 VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 1 complaint
Other VICTORY Models
- VICTORY VISION — 92 total complaints
- VICTORY V92 — 83 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints