Recalls for your 2003 Victory Vegas

Recalls for 2003 Victory Vegas

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2003-06-23
Description
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
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2003-06-23
Description
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
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 2004-08-24
Description
On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel.  

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE


Posted on: 2003-09-16
Description
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
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2011-07-05
Description
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
The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.

Corrective Action
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.