Victory Vegas 2003
Model Vegas made in 2003 by Victory got 2 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V346000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/2004 to 05/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1688 | 09/15/2011 | MFR | VICTORY MOTORCYCLE DIVISION | 07/05/2011 | 07/05/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. the backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V337000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/03/2003 to 06/24/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 106 | 10/01/2003 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/12/2003 | 09/16/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. owner notification began on october 1, 2003. owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Victory recall no. v-03-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V412000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/25/2002 to 06/17/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1635 | 09/27/2004 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/24/2004 | 08/24/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank. this recall began on september 27, 2004. owners should contact victory at 715-294-2518. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris/victory recall no. v-04-02.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V228000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/25/2002 to 05/14/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 122 | 07/15/2003 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/20/2003 | 06/23/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris/victory recall no. v-03-03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 03V229000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/25/2002 to 05/14/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1070 | 07/25/2003 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/20/2003 | 06/23/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris/victory recall no. v-03-04.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 060602 | 06/01/2006 | 10020167 | Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. *tt | 08/01/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040604 | 06/01/2004 | 10009689 | Vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0402 | 11/01/2004 | 041103 | 10015884 | Potential fuel leakage from the fuel tank vent fitting. *tt | 08/16/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 041204 | 12/01/2004 | 10015937 | 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 | 08/17/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 041102 | 11/01/2004 | 10015814 | Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt | 08/12/2005 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| V0302 | 05/16/2003 | 10003260 | 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 | 10/14/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/10/2004 | 150 | 50 | |
| Engine pops through air box. engine runs excessively rich fouling spark plugs. dealer unable to fix. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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 record of my calling and they would not replace the tank. as a result of this complaint consumer would like to have some type of clarification from victory motorcycle division. *bf *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BARRE | HIGGINS POWERSPORTS | ||
| WA | OLYMPIA | 98516 | CYCLE MART | 360-493-5712 |