Recalls for your 2005 Victory Vegas

Recalls for 2005 Victory Vegas

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2005-07-20
Description
On certain motorcycles, some of the fuel supply hose leading from the fuel tank to the fuel rail may be incorrect for use in a pressurized fuel system application.

Consequence
Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack.  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the markings on the fuel hose to determine if replacement is required.  If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel hose with a new one of the correct material.  The recall began on august 1, 2005.  Owners may contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Notes
Victory recall no.  V-05-04(a).customers mayalso 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 #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2004-11-01
Description
On certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail may be loose.  

Consequence
A loose clamp may allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will reposition and tighten the clamp.  The recall began on november 1, 2004.  Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.  

Notes
Polaris/victory recall no.  V-04-03.  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 #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.