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2001 VICTORY V92

1 recalls — 7 complaints — 2 TSBs

06V298000 Aug 7, 2006
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2001 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLES, AND 1999-2000 V92 MOTORCYCLES THAT RECEIVED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT KITS BUILT IN 2001 CAN EXPERIENCE A THIRD GEAR FAILURE IN AN ABNORMAL OVERLOAD CONDITION SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM.
Consequence
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT HIGH RPM, THE THIRD GEAR MAY FAIL. IF PIECES OF THE FAILED GEAR BECOME LODGED IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCKUP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
2,523 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oct 11, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VICTORY V92. WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FAILED. THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Apr 3, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE TOOK HIS MOTORCYCLE FOR A RECALL IN WHICH HE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL. ON 12/20/06 THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BIKE WOULD BE FIXED ON 01/01/03 AND NOW HE IS NOW BEING TOLD JUNE. THE CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE COMPENSATED**CC *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 22, 2006
Incident date: May 19, 2006
ODI NUMBER 10157891 THE DATE SHOULD BE 19 MAY 2006. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 19, 2006
Incident date: May 19, 2004
GOING ON HIGHWAY AT 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS THAT CAUSED MOMENTARY SKID AND A LOUD POP OR CLUNK AND TRANSMISSION IS NO MORE. CALLED VICTORY TO ASK IF ANY RECALLS SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK. NOTHING RESOLVED BROKE TRANSMISSION. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
MOTORCYCLE IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND/OR A LOWER GEAR. THIS USUSALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC - DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERYTIME, VERY SPORATIC. LUCKEDLY I HAVE NOT LOST CONTROL DURING AN EPISODE. I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP WHERE MOTORCYCLEWAS PURCHASED - TOLD MY PROBLEM. BIK... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 12, 2004
2001 POLARIS VICTORY V92C. TRANSMISSION GIVES FALSE NUETRAL, RANDOMLY REFUSES TO SHIFT, BACK TIRE CHIRP FROM LOCK UP ON DOWN SHIFT. FEW CLUTCHS PUT IN BY DEALER FEB 04. RANDOM INCIDENTS MULTIPLE DATES.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Feb 14, 2003
Incident date: Feb 14, 2003
NHTSA#02-V-263-000: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*JB

Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 VICTORY V92

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
V-07-05-01 May 3, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VICTORY: REAR SPROCKET CUSHION DRIVE KIT 2876257 PARTS AVAILABILITY UPDATE. *PE
V-06-07(A) Nov 21, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REAR SPROCKET CUSHION DRIVE. IF RECEIVED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT, CAN EXPERIENCE A THIRD GEAR FAILURE IF AN ABNORMAL OVERLOAD CONDITION OCCURS, SUCH AS W

NHTSA Safety Investigations — VICTORY V92

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RP07001 Opened: Nov 9, 2007 — Closed: Jan 25, 2008
RP — Closed — Model Year: 1999
TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
BOTH THE PETITON FOR RULEMAKING, DEFECT, AND NONCOMPLIANCE ORDER, AND THE PETITON FOR HEARING ON NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY ARE DENIED.THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH PETITIONS ARE MOOT GIVEN THAT THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THERE WAS A SAFETY DEFECT IN ITS MOTORCYCLES AND ISSUED OWNER AND DEALER NOTI... Read more
EA05002 Opened: Feb 2, 2005 — Closed: Aug 31, 2006
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1999
SUDDEN, UNFORESEEN TRANSMISSION LOCKU
THIS INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLE TRANSMISSIONS ARE PRONE TO SHIFTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES THAT OCCUR WELL BEFORE THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE MANUFACTURER'S STATED INTENDED DESIGN LIFE (30,000 MILES).POLARIS HAS TAKEN ACTIONS INCLUDING CARRYING OUT TWO SAFETY ... Read more
EA02024 Opened: Sep 5, 2002 — Closed: Oct 23, 2002
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1999
FUEL PUMP-RELATED MOTORCYCLE STALLING
There is no summary currently available
PE02043 Opened: May 1, 2002 — Closed: Sep 5, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
FUEL PUMP/STALLING

VICTORY V92 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VICTORY V92 across all model years (1999–2001).

4 Total Recalls
83 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VICTORY V92 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 (current) 1 7
2000 2 26 View
1999 1 50 View

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