Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V457000 Reported September 18, 2012

Throttle cable retention nuts

Polaris Industries Inc. · N/A · 6,618 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V457000
Manufacturer Campaign
V-12-01
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,618
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 18, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V457000 or campaign V-12-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V457000

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

What is recall 12V457000?

NHTSA recall 12V457000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on September 18, 2012. It addresses: Throttle cable retention nuts. The recall affects approximately 6,618 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V457000 or the manufacturer campaign number V-12-01. 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.