2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hammer Eight Ball years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball. That is the most of any Hammer Eight Ball model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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 may result in the fuel pump seizing.
Risk: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk, and 2015 Victory Gunner motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2014, through April 25, 2014. The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.
Risk: Engine seizure may cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the crankcase clearance, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the recall remdy has been performed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Motorcycle pulls to the right. I contacted the dealer and was told they all do it. I contacted victory and they suggested a different dealer (would not comment on it). This dealer looked over the motorcycle and confirmed that all of this model pulls to the right. This requires constant adjustments…
Other Victory Hammer Eight Ball years
← 2013 Hammer Eight Ball · 2015 Hammer Eight Ball →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hammer Eight Ball | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Hammer Eight Ball | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Victory Hammer Eight Ball a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hammer Eight Ball model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.