2008 VICTORY VISION

3 recalls — 36 complaints — 11 TSBs

08V446000 Sep 3, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
POLARIS IS RECALLING 2,444 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE TERMINAL NUTS THAT SECURE THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY WIRES COULD BE LOOSE AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. ALSO THE CURRENT FUEL IGNITION MAP PRE-PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECT... Read more
Consequence
EITHER CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND RE-PROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
2,444 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
08V131000 Mar 20, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
POLARIS IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT PLATE ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH BODY, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FULLY SECURE THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE TO THE SWITCH BODY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
1,585 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
07V510000 Nov 1, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION. AN OVERCHARGING SITUATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION COULD CAUSE A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND INSPECT BOTH BATTERY CABLES FOR TIGHTNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
326 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

36 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES12
STRUCTURE:BODY6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
STEERING3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
SUSPENSION2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
VISIBILITY1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 16, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
THE REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I HAVE HAD THEM BLEED AND MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. NOW THAT VICTORY IS NO LONGER AROUND SERVICE IS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. AIR IS GETTING INTO THE LINES S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 26, 2018
Incident date: May 20, 2016
THE REAR BRAKES ON MY VICTORY VISION HAVE GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VICTORY/POLARIS NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ITEM AND FIX IT. DRIVER SAFETY IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
SERVICE BRAKES May 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
WHEN BIKE SITS FOR A FEW WEEKS THE REAR BREAK GOES SOFT. HAVE TO HAVE MECHANIC BLEED THE BREAKS 1 OR 2 TIMES A YEAR. SOMEHOW AIR IS GETTING IN THE LINE EATHER FROM BREAK LINE OR MASTER CYLINDER. PROBLEM IS RECURRING.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
STARTED SMELLING FUEL AFTER FILLING UP, STEADLY GETTING WORSE OVER THE MONTHS, DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING FUEL CAP WHICH I DID ( I NOTICED WAS UPDATED WITH A BETTER SEAL). AFTER REPLACING IT HELPED A BIT. AFTER CHECKING CLOSER NOTICED THE FILLER NECK ON THE TANK IS VERY THIN ALUMINUM AND THE SURFACE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH REAR BRAKE FAILURE. REAR BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN, AND DOES NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES. NO LEAK SIGNS OF ANY FLUID. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH VICTORY MOTORCYCLES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON LINE. WWW.VISION-RIDERS.COM. I HAVE HAD MY BIKE IN THE SHOP SE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 21, 2015
HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH REAR BRAKE FAILURE. REAR BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN, AND DOES NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES. NO LEAK SIGNS OF ANY FLUID. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH VICTORY MOTORCYCLES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON LINE. WWW.VISION-RIDERS.COM. I HAVE HAD MY BIKE IN THE SHOP SE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Oct 25, 2015
THE GAS FUEL GAUGE JUST STOPPED WORKING. FIRST IT STARTED TO READ WRONG THEN IT JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.
STEERING Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Nov 9, 2015
THE STEERING ON THE BIKE IS WOBBLING. AT FIRST I BELIEVED THE FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED SO I REPLACED IT. HOWEVER THIS WOBBLING CONTINUED AT TAKE UP AND LOW SPEEDS. ONCE THE BIKE GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOURS IT STOPPED. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT FOLKS. HOWEVER T... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 12, 2016
Incident date: Nov 9, 2015
THE STEERING ON THE BIKE IS WOBBLING. AT FIRST I BELIEVED THE FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED SO I REPLACED IT. HOWEVER THIS WOBBLING CONTINUED AT TAKE UP AND LOW SPEEDS. ONCE THE BIKE GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOURS IT STOPPED. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT FOLKS. HOWEVER T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
WHILE EXITING I 75 TO BUY 50 WEST MY REAR BRAKE FAILED LEAVING ME ONLY 1/2 FRONT BRAKES. TRAVERSER POLARIS IN ROSS OH. MADE WARRANTY REPAIRS ON 7/3/14. ON 8/17/14 THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN ON PA RT. 641 WHEREBY I NEARLY WENT OVER A 200 FOOT CLIFF. TRAVERSER REPAIRED THE BRAKES A 2ND TIME ON 8/19 /14. ... Read more
STEERING Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
LUCKILY FOR ME I WAS PARKED. WHILE WASHING MY VISION I NOTICED THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER WAS BROKEN & DANGLING. I REMOVED THE PIECE SO IT DIDN'T FALL OFF WHILE RIDING AND GET WEDGED IN THE TIRE. I HAVE BEEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER ONLY. IT HAS F... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
LUCKILY FOR ME I WAS PARKED. WHILE WASHING MY VISION I NOTICED THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER WAS BROKEN & DANGLING. I REMOVED THE PIECE SO IT DIDN'T FALL OFF WHILE RIDING AND GET WEDGED IN THE TIRE. I HAVE BEEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER ONLY. IT HAS F... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
LUCKILY FOR ME I WAS PARKED. WHILE WASHING MY VISION I NOTICED THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER WAS BROKEN & DANGLING. I REMOVED THE PIECE SO IT DIDN'T FALL OFF WHILE RIDING AND GET WEDGED IN THE TIRE. I HAVE BEEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT FENDER ONLY. IT HAS F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 20, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
THE REARS BRAKES ON MY VICTORY VISION ARE WORKING CORRECTLY THE PEDAL IS GOING TO THE FLOOR. ALL OF THE PADS ARE BRAND NEW. I HAVE BLEED THE BRAKES TWO TIMES THEY WORK BETTER THEN STOP WORKING AND THE PEDAL AFTER ABOUT 45 MILES STARTS TO GO BACK TO THE FLOOR. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 9, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR SECTION OF THE TWO-PIECE FRONT FENDER WAS JAMMED BETWEEN THE FRONT FORK AND LOWER ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT D... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Apr 12, 2011
BACK HALF OF FRONT FENDER CRACKED AT BOLTS AND FEEL OFF. I DROVE OVER AND CRASHED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 23, 2013
I WAS DRIVING MY VICTORY VISION AND MY FUEL GAUGE STARTED TO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. I HAD A ALMOST FULL TANK OF FUEL AND THE INDICATOR READ LOW FUEL. I WAS ON A LONG TRIP FROM OHIO BACK TO THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA. AFTER A ABOUT 100 MILES IT STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. NOW IT WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY AT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Dec 21, 2013
REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE. FIXED BOTH TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. THEY HAVE TWICE REPLACED PARTS AND HAVE NO GUARANTEE IT WONT FAIL AGAIN. SEEM TO HAPPEN TO THEIR MOTORCYCLES AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW WEEKS. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Dec 21, 2013
THE LEFT SIDE PASSENGER HAND HOLD BRACKET BROKE OFF WITH A PASSENGER ON THE BIKE WHEN WE HIT A BUMP. THE BRACKET APPEARS TO BE MADE FROM POT METAL AND POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS. VICTORY/POLARIS IS AWARE OF THIS AND DECLINES WARRANTY AND/OR RECALL SERVICE STATING "THE HAND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 11, 2014
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
REAR BRAKE SUDDENLY NOT FUNCTIONAL BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOORBOARD. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED AGAIN FOR THE 4TH TIME IN 5 YEARS. VICTORY SHOP SAYS THEY JUST HAVE TO BLEED FROM THE FRONT CALIPER TO REMOVE AIR. THEY TELL ME THAT VICTORY SAYS IT IS DUE TO THE VINYL BRAKE LINE, AND THAT T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 2, 2013
Incident date: Apr 27, 2013
REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2008 VICTORY VISION.. WHILE OUT RIDING WENT TO USE REAR BRAKE PEDAL AND IT JUST WENT DOWN, NO BRAKES. TOOK TO DEALER IN CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA. WHEN THEY BLED BRAKES THEY SAID THERE WAS A LARGE VOLUME OF AIR IN SYSTEM .NO LEAKS IN BRAKELINE OR FROM CALIPER. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM W... Read more
SEATS Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH THE FRONT FENDER AND REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FENDER HAD A MOLDING AROUND THE PLASTIC WHICH BECAME DISLODGED AND WOU... Read more
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH THE FRONT FENDER AND REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FENDER HAD A MOLDING AROUND THE PLASTIC WHICH BECAME DISLODGED AND WOU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH THE FRONT FENDER AND REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT FENDER HAD A MOLDING AROUND THE PLASTIC WHICH BECAME DISLODGED AND WOU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 30, 2012
Incident date: Aug 2, 2012
AFTER BIKE SITS AWHILE @2-3WEEKS THERE ISN'T ANY REAR BRAKES,PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR . I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THEM BUT THEY JUST GO BACK TO NOTHING JUST AIR.AFTER BLEEDING BRAKES THEY SEEMED TO WORK GOOD BUT FOR HOW LONG I'M UNSURE ..AFTER READING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON LINE IN REFERENCE TO THE SAME PROB... Read more
STEERING Aug 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING POWER DUE TO THE PARTIALLY DETACHED FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT BOLT. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR FENDER WAS DISABLED AND REMOVED IN ORDER FOR THE VE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 2, 2012
Incident date: Jun 3, 2011
RIDING 2 UP AT 25MPH WHEN STEERING LOCKED UP. IT WAS DETERMINED THE PLASTIC REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT FENDER BROKE OF AND LODGED INTO THE ENGINE COWL LOCKING UP THE FRONT TIRE. VICTORY HAD NO RECALL IN PLACE SO I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER FENDER. I LATER HAD A STEEL FENDER MADE AFTER READING OF OTHER INCID... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 7, 2012
Incident date: Jun 2, 2012
IN MAY 2011, I WAS CONTEMPLATED RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AFTER SITTING FOR THE WINTER (NOV THROUGH MAY). AS I CHECKED THE BIKE, I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR THE REAR BRAKES HAD NO PRESSURE. I REALIZED MY MOTORCYCLE HAD NO REAR BRAKES. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE BIKE IN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
AFTER THE BIKE SAT FOR THE WINTER, I FOUND I HAD NO REAR BRAKES. THE DEALER BLED THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS AND THEN WENT OUT AGAIN; THEY BLED THEM AGAIN. WHEN I RODE THE OTHER DAY I NOTICED THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS GOING DOWN AGAIN. I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAPPEN AT 70 M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 24, 2011
Incident date: Apr 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE AIR FLOW WAS ENTERING THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO BLED THE BRAKES SYSTEM AND REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER TO REPAIR THE FAILUR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 20, 2010
Incident date: May 28, 2010
EXTREME FUEL ODOR, ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. MANY HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR SITUATION ON VARIOUS BLOG SITES. GAS CAP SEAL MAY NOT SEAL TIGHT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 14, 2009
Incident date: Jul 5, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT 30 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE FAILURES WERE CONTRIBUTED TO AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE LINE. THE V... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Oct 26, 2008
Incident date: May 16, 2008
BELT DRIVE FOR 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE SECONDARY SPROCKET DOES NOT STAY TENSIONED. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN NOTED AT DEALERSHIPS. THIS ISSUE WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO INJURY/DAMAGE IF GONE UNCHECKED. MY NEW MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE DUE TO THIS ISSUE AND NEE... Read more
VISIBILITY Aug 6, 2008
Incident date: Jul 22, 2008
REFLECTED SUNLIGHT OFF DASH OF VECHILE IMPEDES ANDD OBSTRUCTS CLEAR VISION OF ROADWAY THRUOGH WINDSHIELD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 27, 2008
Incident date: May 25, 2008
1. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: WE WERE LEAVING A PARKING LOT (PRIVATE PROPERTY) ON A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WE HAD TRAVELED ABOUT FOUR FEET WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE THE THROTTLE. THE THROTTLE FAILED TO OPEN WITH THE NORMAL AMOUNT OF TORQUE. THE PARKING LOT WAS SLOPING TO T... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 VICTORY VISION

11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
160000 STRUCTURE1
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-15-07-02 Jul 7, 2015
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Victory Motorcycle Division of Polaris Industries Inc. has determined that certain California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified Victory Vision models, equipped with approved Stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the Stage 1 Certificat
V-15-07-02 Jul 7, 2015
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
The Victory Motorcycle Division of Polaris Industries Inc. has determined that certain California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified Victory Vision models, equipped with approved Stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the Stage 1 Certificat
TSB-V-15-02AB Jun 24, 2015
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VICTORY MC: TSB HAS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. AT MOUNTING HOLES ON FRONT FENDER HALVES, CRACKS WILL DEVELOP AND EITHER HAVE BOTH OR ONE REPLACED. MODEL 2008-15 VISION. *PE
V-15-02 Jun 24, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Victory Motorcycles has determined that 2008-2015 Victory Vision front fenders may not meet internal durability standards. Certain operating conditions may cause the fender halves to crack at the mounting holes. A fender bracket kit has bee
V-08-02 Sep 25, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: VECI DECAL REPLACEMENT: THE VECI DECAL ON SOME 2008 MODEL VICTORY MOTORCYCLES HAS THE WRONG SPARK PLUG TYPE LISTED. *PE
V-08-03 Sep 22, 2008
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: LOOSE CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR 2008 VICTORY VISION STREET AND TOUR MOTORCYCLES. TWO POSSIBLE DEFECTS EXIST ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES THAT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. *PE
V-07-01 Nov 6, 2007
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: REGULATOR/RECTIFIER REPLACEMENT AND BATTERY CABLE BOLT TORQUE. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE REGULATOR RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION ON AFFECTIVE MOTORCYCLES (VISION STREET AND TOUR).
V-07-01 Nov 6, 2007
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: REGULATOR/RECTIFIER REPLACEMENT AND BATTERY CABLE BOLT TORQUE. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE REGULATOR RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION ON AFFECTIVE MOTORCYCLES (VISION STREET AND TOUR).
V-07-10-01 Oct 17, 2007
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: INADEQUATE FREE PLAY OR OTHER SYSTEM PROBLEMS. REAR BRAKE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED BY MEASURING THE AMOUNT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE FOOT REST SUPPORT BRACKET. *PE
V-08-04-01 Apr 29, 2001
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH COULD CAUSE BATTERY DISCHARGE. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — VICTORY VISION

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

PE14006 Opened: Mar 10, 2014 — Closed: May 22, 2015
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2008
Motorcycle steering lockup
This Preliminary Evaluation (PE14006) was opened after NHTSA became aware of alleged steering lockup involving Victory Vision motorcycles built by Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris).This issue has been the subject of numerous online forum posts by the filer of VOQ 10534733.Both the VOQs and forum po... Read more

VICTORY VISION — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VICTORY VISION across all model years (2008–2014).

6 Total Recalls
92 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VICTORY VISION — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2014 1 4 View
2013 1 13 View
2012 1 6 View
2011 0 13 View
2010 0 8 View
2009 0 12 View
2008 (current) 3 36

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