Victory Vegas 2012

Model Vegas made in 2012 by Victory got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
12V457000POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/03/2012 to 08/15/2012V (Vehicle)6618MFRPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.09/18/201209/18/2012
Defect SummaryPolaris 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 throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryVictory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2012. owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
NotesPolaris' recall number is v-12-01.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 www.safercar.gov.
11V346000POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/2004 to 05/01/2011V (Vehicle)168809/15/2011MFRPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.07/05/201107/05/2011
Defect SummaryPolaris 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 SummaryThe passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Corrective SummaryVictory 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.
NotesOwners 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 .