Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V187000 Reported April 19, 2004

Polaris/victory/rear brake hose

Polaris Industries, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,230 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V187000
Manufacturer Campaign
V-04-01A
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
3,230
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 19, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid.

Safety Consequence

This could cause a loss of rear braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact polaris/victory at 1-763-417-8650.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Polaris Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V187000 or campaign V-04-01A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V187000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V187000?

NHTSA recall 04V187000 was issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. on April 19, 2004. It addresses: Polaris/victory/rear brake hose. The recall affects approximately 3,230 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V187000 or the manufacturer campaign number V-04-01A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.