6.579_5

Polaris Industries Inc.
Product Development Center
7290 Viking Blvd E
Wyoming, MN 55092
T: 651-408-7579
F: 651-408-7605
February 1, 2016
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
RE:
579.5 Notices, bulletins, customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, and
other communications for the month of January, 2015.
Manufacturer:
Report Author:
Telephone Number:
Polaris Industries Inc. (Victory Motorcycle Division; Indian Motorcycle
Company; Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Slingshot)
Don L. Good
651-408-7579
Polaris Industries Inc sent the following 579.5 communications in the month of January, 2015.
Copies of the above are attached to this report.
If you have any questions with this report, please contact me at 651-408-7579.
Thank you,
Signed:
Don L. Good
Sr. Product Safety Specialist
Polaris Industries Inc.
Date: 2-1-2016
G-15-12-01
Original Release: December 10, 2015
***REVISED on 1/15/2016***
Polaris Customer Delivery Experience (PCDX) Required to Complete Vehicle Registrations
PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The
interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI (pre-delivery
inspection), general warnings, assembly and inspection, safety bulletins, test ride, customer information, customer
walkaround and discussion, and customer acceptance. This application has been proven in dealerships to automate
document retention, streamline vehicle setup, and provide a consistent, professional customer experience.
Vehicles shipped after 11/1/2015 no longer include a paper PDI form with the vehicle setup material; instead dealers
should complete the vehicle setup and PDI using the PCDX application, which can be located on the Dealer Website
under Service and Warranty – PCDX.
In addition to vehicle setups and consumer delivery, starting March 1, 2016 PCDX use will be required for
collecting Customer Registration Information that will be used for Warranty Registration on new units. Make
sure that all dealership personnel that complete warranty registration complete the trainings listed below.
Dealer Action Required:
PCDX fundamental training is required and available now. The fundamental courses are required for all dealer
technicians and sales personnel. Sign on to www.universityofpolaris.com to complete the five training modules:
 PCDX Overview
 PCDX Homepage and Start a PCDX Form
 PCDX Pre-Delivery Inspection
 PCDX Customer Registration
 PCDX Customer Delivery and Warranty Registration
PCDX is accessible from the Polaris Dealer Site via desktop computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Apple or
Android tablets and smartphones can be used.
Minimum Tablet Specifications
 Android (recommended) or Apple; Android tablets are typically more economical and are also compatible with
Digital Wrench
 Front and rear facing camera
 Internet and Bluetooth wireless capable
I-16-01-01
01/19/2016
SUBJECT: 2015-2016 Indian Full-Size Motorcycles - Access Cover Leak
PURPOSE:
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2015-2016 full-size Indian Motorcycles may develop
an oil leak from the Primary Access Cover Seal. Leaks typically appear during setup or dealer
flooring. This may occur if the seal (PN:5415433) migrated out of position during assembly, prior
to cover installation.
AFFECTED MODELS:
Full-Size Indian Motorcycles equipped with chrome engines (PN’s 1205228 and 1205304) built on
or between 6/22/15 thru 12/11/15.
Reference Unit Inquiry for build date information pertaining to a specific VIN.
STEPS TO REPLACE PRIMARY ACCESS COVER HOLE SEAL
1. Remove 4 socket head cap screws ①.
2. Remove primary access cover ②.
3. Remove and discard the existing seal ③.
4. Clean oil from primary cover seal interface
area ④.
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International, LLC. This information is provided for the sole use of authorized Indian Motorcycle dealers and distributors. This information is not to be distributed,
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5. Clean oil from access cover seal interface
area ⑤.
6. Plug access hole in primary cover with a
clean, lint free cloth to prevent debris from
entering the engine.
7. Using 240 grit emery cloth, lightly sand
chrome on OD of seal interface ④.
Use 6 – 10 passes to remove the sheen from
the chrome.
8. After sanding, clean the primary cover OD area along with the back of the seal with
denatured alcohol.
9. Assemble new seal (P/N 5415433) onto the primary cover OD, making sure the seal is fully
seated.
10. Assemble the primary access cover ②, hold cover in place firmly while torqueing the
screws ① to 7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm).
NOTE: Follow torque sequence outlined below for primary access cover screws.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Primary Access Cover Seal is covered under the factory 2-year warranty period.
CLAIM TYPE
LABOR ALLOWANCE
PART NUMBER / DESCRIPTION
FAIL CODES
Wholegood Stock (WS) or Standard (ST)
18 Minutes (0.3 hours)
5415433 – Seal, Primary Access Hole (QTY.1)
101/169/159
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duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Indian Motorcycle.
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T-16-01-01
Jan 14, 2016
SUBJECT: SLINGSHOT – HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT KIT
MODELS: ALL 2015-2016 SLINGSHOT MODELS
The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has developed a hood bumper replacement kit for all 2015 and 2016
Slingshot models. The original hood isolator brackets are composed of a rubber pad adhered to a metal support bracket.
In some cases, the rubber pads may separate from the metal support bracket due to heat and vibration.
If a vehicle is experiencing separation of the rubber pad from the metal support bracket, the hood bumper replacement
kit (PN 2206305) should be installed. The kit includes four rubber isolation bumpers and installation instructions and is
intended to be used with the existing support brackets mounted to the hood. The Polaris Online Electronic Parts Catalog
has been updated to include the new hardware.
HOOD BUMPER KIT (PN 2206305)
REF
1
2
QTY
2
2
PART DESCRIPTION
Rubber Bumper – Tall
Rubber Bumper – Short
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V-16-01-01
January 14, 2016
SUBJECT: VICTORY EMPULSE TT DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE AND SPECIAL TOOLS
MODELS: EMPULSE TT
Special Tools
Special tool kits will begin shipping early 2016. If communication with a bike is needed prior to receiving
cables, please contact Victory Technical Service. There are a limited number of kits that can be loaned if
needed.
The Empulse TT Service Communication poster that was recently sent out contains an optional tool that will
not be offered.
https://www.polarisdealers.com/files/ServWarr/English/Victory-ServiceComm-EmpulseTT.pdf
Kit #2 (PV-51896) will not be shipped out or offered on the Bosch Special Tools website. The software used
to connect to the Empulse TT has been updated and can be run on a 32 or 64 bit laptop. We recommend
using the same computer currently used for Digital Wrench applications. Additionally, the software used to
communicate with the 2016 Victory Empulse TT is also used to communicate with Legacy Brammo products.
Downloading the Diagnostic Software
The Victory Empulse TT does not use the Digital Wrench software or any of the Digital Wrench cables that
other Victory Motorcycles use.
Log in to your Polaris dealer website and go to Digital Wrench Update under Service and Warranty. There will
be a new Brammo folder that will include all the necessary software and diagnostic files. Download and install
the following three software files:



Battery Diagnostics
MC Setup Application
Vehicle Diagnostics Application
You will also need to download and save the calibration
files. You can do this by clicking on “Calibrations” under
the Brammo Diagnostics, then click on “All Calibrations
in Zip File Format.”
Please submit an Ask Polaris case or contact Victory
Technical Service if you have any questions.
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The following matrix lists the firmware and configuration files used on Empulse TT along with the program
used to upload the file to the bike. After the file is uploaded to the bike, the Version Displayed should match
what is in the controller.
Firmware Type
Program Used
Filename
Version Displayed
Dash
Victory Diagnostics
92906016_2_11_FIRMWARE_DASH_ICU.BIN
01.02.11
VCU F130
Victory Diagnostics
75516491_VCU2V2M26.BIN
05.02.26
VCU CPI 506
Victory Diagnostics
89210795_CPIV1_22.BIN
01.01.22
BMC
Battery Diagnostics
54302376_8X_00M67_FIRMWARE_BMS.BIN
87.00.67
Motor Controller
Victory MC Setup
19680795_SN0076-07_0X3F53.dld
SN0076.07 ROM
checksum: 0x3f53
M.C. Configuration
Victory MC Setup
77218397_02_SCFG_0076-07_0x6e21.dcf
Configuration
checksum: 0x6e21
Diagnostic Cables and Connector Locations
In addition to Empulse TT, cables are also being included to service legacy Brammo products. The matrix
below illustrates what cables to use when connecting to various products and where the diagnostic connector
is located. If you have questions or need assistance diagnosing an issue on legacy Brammo product, please
contact Victory Technical service.
Batteries
Dash/VCU
Cables
Connector
Location
Cables
2016 Victory
Emplulse TT
PV-51900
Under upper
console, on battery
PV-51898
PV-51899
2014 Brammo
Empulse
PV-51900
PV-51901
PV-51902
Communication
port, Module 1
(upper, rearmost)
2013 Brammo
Empulse
PV-51900
PV-51901
PV-51902
2012-2013
Brammo Enertia
Plus
Connector
Location
Motor Controller
Cables
Front/RH side
just under
frame
behind plastic
Connector
Location
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under frame
behind plastic
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under
frame
behind plastic
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under frame
behind plastic
Communication
port, Module 1
(upper, rearmost)
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under
frame
behind plastic
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under frame
behind plastic
PV-51900
PV-51901
PV-51902
Right/Rear of
Module 2 (upper)
PV-51897
PV-51898
Backside of the
dash
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under frame
behind plastic
2011-2012
Brammo Enertia
Basic
NA
NA
PV-51897
PV-51898
Backside of the
dash
PV-51898
PV-51899
Front/RH side
just under frame
behind plastic
2009-2010
Brammo Enertia
Legacy
NA
NA
PV-51897
PV-51898
Backside of the
dash
PV-51897
PV-51898
Backside of
Dash
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