Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V446000 Reported September 3, 2008

Circuit breaker terminal nuts and ecm reprogram

Polaris Industries Inc. · Electrical System · 2,444 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V446000
Manufacturer Campaign
V-08-03
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,444
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 3, 2008

Defect Summary

Polaris is recalling 2,444 my 2008 victory vision motorcycles. the terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle. also the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (ecm) can cause engine stalling.

Safety Consequence

Either condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a loss of control and a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the circuit breaker terminal nuts and re-program the ecm free of charge. the recall began on september 23, 2008. owners may contact polaris/victory at 1-888-704-5290.

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 08V446000 or campaign V-08-03.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V446000

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

What is recall 08V446000?

NHTSA recall 08V446000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on September 3, 2008. It addresses: Circuit breaker terminal nuts and ecm reprogram. The recall affects approximately 2,444 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V446000 or the manufacturer campaign number V-08-03. 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.