Victory Vegas Eight Ball
Model Vegas Eight Ball made by Victory got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V259000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/11/2005 to 04/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2913 | 08/03/2006 | MFR | VICTORY MOTORCYCLE DIVISION | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. the recall began on august 3, 2006. owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Victory recall no. v-06-02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 060301 | 03/01/2006 | 10019929 | The instructions for accessory tachometer kit 2875006 have been revised to include the connection of the overdrive indicator light wire. on 2006 6 speed models. victory. *tt | 05/16/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050904 | 09/01/2005 | 10016831 | Oil capacity reduced to 5 quarts on most 2006 models. *tt | 10/12/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0605 | 07/27/2006 | 10020248 | Missing carb emissions certification label - executive order d-268. *tt | 08/21/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| V-06-03 | 07/28/2006 | 10026242 | Victory motorcycle: fuel pump retainer clip failure. the fuel pump retainer clip may have been weakened by a tooling mark, which may allow the fuel pump inlet port to separate from the fuel pump body, causing reduction of fuel pressure at | 10/09/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| V-06-03 | 07/28/2006 | 10026242 | Victory motorcycle: fuel pump retainer clip failure. the fuel pump retainer clip may have been weakened by a tooling mark, which may allow the fuel pump inlet port to separate from the fuel pump body, causing reduction of fuel pressure at | 10/09/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 060501 | 05/01/2006 | 10020040 | Pullback handlebars require a longer front brake line on some 2006 models. *tt | 07/05/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| V-06-02 | 07/28/2006 | 10026421 | Victory motorcycle: the rear axle failure caused by a material problem on models 2006 kingpin, vegas eight ball and vegas, which are equipped with a retainer plate style rear axle. *pe | 10/27/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/27/2007 | 2800 | 1 | 07/08/2006 |
| The rear brakes on my motorcycle were worn out at 2,800 miles. luckily, i noticed this before i had rear brake failure. i have found the exhaust is too close to the rear brake pipe causing the fluid to heat and expand and the rear brakes to drag. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | MAPLEWOOD | KLINE MOTORSPORTS |