2005 VICTORY VEGAS
3 recalls — 6 complaints — 6 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.
05V326000 Jul 19, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
Consequence
INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
04V514000 Oct 26, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence
A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2011
Incident date: Mar 26, 2011
WHILE PREPARING TO STOP I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERED AT THE CLUTCH LEVER. I LET THE BIKE STALL OUT AND GOT IT OFF THE ROAD. WITH 10,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THE BIKE, THIS WAS THE 2ND. TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH CABLE AT THE SAME LOCATION (LEVER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jun 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VICTORY VEGAS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE ENTERING A GAS STATION AT 10 MPH, THE CLUTCH CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT USED THE BRAKES TO STALL THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CLUTCH CABLE WOULD NEED TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: May 23, 2007
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: May 23, 2007
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 5, 2007
Incident date: May 23, 2007
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 14, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MV AUGUSTA F4 1000. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DECELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RECEIVING TOO MUCH FUEL. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE AIR FUEL MIXTURE HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCUR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
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.
V-06-04
Jul 28, 2006
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE SHIFT PEDAL TO BECOME INOPERABLE. MODELS: VEGAS,KINGPIN, KINGPIN DELUXE & NESS SIGNATURE SERI
060602
Jun 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CORRECTION TO WIRING DIAGRAM FUEL PUMP WIRE COLOR. *TT
060502
May 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TURN SIGNAL WIRE COLOR AND POLARITY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED. VOICE OF VICTORY. *TT
041102
Nov 1, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE SIMPLIFIED. VICTORY 2003-2005 VEGAS, KINGPIN, & HAMMER. *TT
0403
Oct 20, 2004
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
LOOSE FUEL LINE HOSE CLAMP AT FUEL RAIL. *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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