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Campaign 12V457 Posted September 18, 2012 6,618 units

2012-2013 Victory Recall 12V457: Throttle Cable Nuts

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V457 affects 6,618 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles for loose throttle cable retention nuts. Repair is free at any franchised Victory dealer.

Victory is recalling 6,618 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles, including Judge, Cross Country, and Vegas models, because throttle cable retention nuts were not torqued correctly on some bikes. Loose nuts near the throttle body can dislodge and interfere with throttle function, which increases the risk of a crash; the Victory dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The throttle cables on 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles connect the twist grip to the throttle body. One cable pulls the throttle open when you roll on the grip, and the other helps push it closed when you roll off. Retention nuts hold those cables in the correct position so the throttle responds predictably.

On affected motorcycles, the torqueing step for those retention nuts was missed during assembly. If a retention nut is not tightened to the required torque, the cable is not held as securely as designed. The cable position can change, which interferes with normal throttle movement and return.

There is no warning sign before failure. A rider should not count on a light, sound, or clear change at the grip before the cable retention problem shows up.

Who's affected?

Spans the listed Victory motorcycle models across the 2012 and 2013 model years, all tied to the Equipment component.

2013 Victory Boardwalk Equipment
2012 Victory Judge Equipment
2013 Victory Cross Country Equipment
2013 Victory Jackpot Equipment
2013 Victory Hammer Equipment
Units affected6,618

Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Loose retention nuts closest to the throttle body can dislodge and interfere with throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, ride cautiously and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Victory dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Victory Boardwalk, Judge, Cross Country, Jackpot, Hammer, Vision, High-Ball, Cross Roads, Hard-Ball, Kingpin, or Vegas motorcycle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 12V457.
  3. Ask which franchised Victory service location can complete the free throttle-cable retention-nut torque repair that keeps loose nuts from interfering with throttle function.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Victory mailed one, and reference recall number 12V457 when you call.
  5. Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. Stop riding and call Victory customer service if the throttle sticks or does not return normally.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Victory technician checks the throttle cable retention nuts for the pull and push throttle cables and correctly torques the fasteners. The work is free under the recall. This repair secures the throttle cable hardware that was not torqued correctly during assembly, so the throttle linkage is held to the required specification before the motorcycle goes back to you.

Timeline

September 18, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
October 4, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V457?

Recall 12V457 covers 6,618 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles with throttle cable retention nuts that were not torqued correctly. A loose nut near the throttle body can interfere with throttle function and increase crash risk. Victory dealers will correctly torque the fasteners for free.

What should I do if my 2012-2013 Victory motorcycle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 12V457. If it is, contact a franchised Victory dealer or Victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290 to arrange the throttle cable fastener torque repair. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Victory's remedy says dealers will correctly torque the affected fasteners free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included motorcycles.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is throttle interference. If the loose retention nut closest to the throttle body becomes dislodged, it can affect throttle function and increase the risk of a crash. Check your VIN before scheduling service so the dealer can confirm the recall applies.

When were owners notified about recall 12V457?

Victory began the safety recall on October 4, 2012. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. Reference recall 12V457 when you call a franchised Victory dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V457000
Victory customer service1-888-704-5290
NHTSA recall #12V457
NHTSA recall # (full)12V457000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →