2003 VICTORY VEGAS

5 recalls — 3 complaints — 7 TSBs

11V346000 Jul 5, 2011
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2012 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 VICTORY JACKPOT MOTORCYCLES, AND 2003-2012 VEGAS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY SEATS, PART NUMBERS 2876641-01 SEAT, KINGPIN TOURING, DOUBL... Read more
Consequence
THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Remedy
VICTORY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BY CALLING 1-888-704-5290.
1,688 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
04V412000 Aug 24, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 715-294-2518.
1,635 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
03V337000 Sep 12, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, MATERIAL AROUND THE BRAZED VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
106 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
03V228000 Jun 20, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CALIFORNIA ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
122 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
03V229000 Jun 20, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH 49 STATE ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
1,070 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
2003 VICTORY VEGAS WHEN PARKED LEAKS FUEL FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER THE TANK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 10, 2007
Incident date: Apr 10, 2004
ENGINE POPS THROUGH AIR BOX. ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY RICH FOULING SPARK PLUGS. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Apr 25, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 VICTORY VEGAS HAS A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK.*MR 'RECALL CAMPAIGN', FOR DEFECTIVE GAS TANK TO TAKE IT TO LOCAL AUTHORIZED VICTORY DEALER FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER CALLED TO HAVE REPLACE GAS TANK IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY HAVE TO ORDER THE TANK. THEN LATER STATED THEY HAD NO RECO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 VICTORY VEGAS

7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
200000 WHEELS1
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
020000 SUSPENSION1
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SAF-16-01 Aug 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE communications.
060602 Jun 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CORRECTION TO WIRING DIAGRAM FUEL PUMP WIRE COLOR. *TT
041204 Dec 1, 2004
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FRONT BRAKE LEVER PUSH ROD INSTALLATION. VICTORY 1999 V92C, 2000 STANDARD CRUISER, 200 SPORT CRUISER, 2001 STANDARD, DELUXE, SPORT CRUISER, 2002 CLASSIC CRUISER, TOURING CRUISER, 2003 CLASSIC CRUISER, TOURING CRUISER, 2003 VEGAS, 2002-2004
041102 Nov 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE SIMPLIFIED. VICTORY 2003-2005 VEGAS, KINGPIN, & HAMMER. *TT
0402 Nov 1, 2004
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING. *TT
040604 Jun 1, 2004
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEGAS AND KINGPIN ACCESSORY SLIP-ON MUFFLER PRICE IS $399 U.S. *TT
V0302 May 16, 2003
200000 WHEELS
THE THREADED FASTENERS ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT HUB JOINT ONTO THE VEGAS BILLET WHEELS MAY LOOSEN DURING OPERATION AND CAUSE WEAR TO THE WHEEL AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS. *TT

VICTORY VEGAS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VICTORY VEGAS across all model years (2003–2013).

22 Total Recalls
25 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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