Victory Hammer 2005
Model Hammer made in 2005 by Victory got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V326000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/04/2004 to 07/09/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4244 | 08/01/2005 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/19/2005 | 07/20/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Victory recall no. v-05-04(a).customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V252000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/07/2005 to 05/04/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 712 | 06/10/2005 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/31/2005 | 06/06/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the camshaft chain drive sprocket located on the crankshaft may have cracked upon installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If cracks are present, the sprocket may fail during operation. sprocket failure could cause the engine to lock up which could result in loss of operator control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the lower right engine cover, inspect the sprocket for cracks, and replace the engine or the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005. owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris recall no. v-05-03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 050601 | 06/01/2005 | 10015333 | Battery may be labeled incorrectly on 2005 victory hammer. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 060502 | 05/01/2006 | 10020039 | Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. voice of victory. *tt | 07/05/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 0501 | 09/06/2005 | 10016802 | Lower belt guard failures caused by aftermarket exhaust pipes that exit near the lower belt guard. *tt | 10/11/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 041102 | 11/01/2004 | 10015814 | Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt | 08/12/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/31/2008 | 8894 | 1 | 05/16/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 victory hammer. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise as if the vehicle shifted out of the correct driveshaft. he pulled the vehicle over for inspection. he noticed that the lower belt of the belt system spontaneously fractured and became jammed in the motor. he placed the vehicle into neutral and then reverse in order to remove the belt from the motor. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 8,894. updated 06/25/08. *lj updated 06/25/08 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/20/2008 | 18000 | 1 | |
| 13 months after i bought my victory hammer new the 2nd gear began to skip between 3200 and 3600 rpm's. i took it to the dealer and they replaced the 2nd gear trans rack. parts free. labor $1500. that happened around 8,000 miles. 24 month later @18,000miles 2nd gear started to skip again but this time it locked up on me in traffic. i heard something break and a lot of clatter so i quickly got over to the side and then it locked up. $4,000 for parts and labor for a new transmission. all parts replaced. all broken parts in my possession. they include a broken shift fork, and teeth broken on 4 of the 6 gears. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2006 | 31060 | 1 | 05/25/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 30 mph, the transmissioin seized causing the rear wheel to lock. the drive belt had to be cut in order to roll the vehicle out of traffic. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer. the seizure was due to fractured teeth on the 2nd gear plate and a bent and broken shift fork support. the manufacturer was notified. updated 11/09/06. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| During a routine tire change, the tech notified me of a crack in my swingarm. after he showed it to me they located a take off (a used) from someone who wanted a chrome swingarm instead of black. i was offered that used swingarm at a good price and had it swapped. i went back and brought home the original (cracked) swingarm. i have it and have pictures too. *tr | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 9000 | 1 | |
| 2005 victory hammer premium being driven on an interstate traveling 65 mph went over a dip in the road. the rear tire suddenly began to drag and lock; able to pull to side of roadway. inspection shows that cast attachment point on swingarm for shock linkage fractured on both sides, resulting in swingarm no longer being supported by shock linkage. resulted in compression of rear of bike with rear fender and subframe resting on rear tire. deep gashes in tire from structures on underside of fender, melted rubber, and discolored paint on fender from heat, and torn wiring. *tr | |||