2012 VICTORY VEGAS

2 recalls — 2 complaints

12V457000 Sep 18, 2012
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push ... Read more
Consequence
If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
6,618 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Sep 18, 2014
MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Sep 18, 2014
MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES... Read more

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

VICTORY VEGAS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 0 1 View
2013 1 2 View
2012 (current) 2 2
2011 1 2 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 2 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 2 View
2006 3 4 View
2005 3 6 View
2004 3 1 View
2003 5 3 View

Other VICTORY Models

Model Recalls Complaints
V92C 23 75 View
CROSS COUNTRY 23 88 View
CROSS ROADS 20 11 View
HARDBALL 17 0 View
MAGNUM 17 5 View
CROSS COUNTRY TOUR 17 9 View
KINGPIN 16 16 View
JACKPOT 12 4 View