Recalls for 2004 Victory Vegas

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2004-04-21
Description
On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid.  

Consequence
This could cause a loss of rear braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged.  Owner notification began on april 26, 2004.  Owners should contact polaris/victory at 1-763-417-8650.  

Notes
Polaris/victory recall no.  V-04-01a.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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Posted on: 2006-07-17
Description
On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.  

Consequence
If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge.  The recall began on august 3, 2006.  Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.  

Notes
Victory recall no.  V-06-04.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.

DEFECT #3 - 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.