This page covers 3 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2011 Victory Cross Country.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2011 Victory Cross Country centers on the right-side saddlebag latch. Multiple owners report that the latch bracket wears progressively, cutting through the metal over time due to what they describe as misalignment, to the point where the saddlebag lid can no longer be secured. Several owners caught the problem mid-wear, with the bracket partially cut through but not yet failed. A related concern is the saddlebag lid opening while the motorcycle is moving, which owners describe as a road hazard for other traffic. A separate structural complaint involves a molded plastic fuel-related component shearing off after hitting a bump at road speed, resulting in fuel leaking onto hot exhaust pipes.
11
Total Complaints
By System
The 2011 Victory Cross Country has 3 recalls, the most serious being a handlebar that can slip or rotate out of position in its clamps, leaving the rider unable to steer the motorcycle.
The handlebar issue affects machines built between January and April of 2011, where the clamps and risers were machined incorrectly. If the bar shifts while riding, the rider loses directional control with little warning. On the engine side, an engine misfire can cause the catalytic converter to overheat to the point where it melts the rear brake line and nearby wiring. A compromised brake line reduces rear braking force, which extends stopping distances and raises the risk of a crash, particularly under hard braking.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine misfires can cause the catalytic converter to overheat, potentially melting the rear brake line and wiring nearby.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-route the brake line away from the catalytic converter to prevent heat damage.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The handlebar clamps and risers may be manufactured incorrectly, allowing the handlebar to shift from its proper position, which could cause loss of control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the handlebar clamps and risers and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The handlebar clamps and risers may have been machined incorrectly, causing the handlebars to slip inside the clamps.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the riser and clamp assemblies and replace defective ones at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
