| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
9120
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 2003
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDESTAND, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND FRAME RAIL BRACKET. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2003. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Units Affected:
9120
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-05SAF
| Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 2002 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
9120
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 25, 2002
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP CAN FAIL.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Units Affected:
9120
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-02-05
| Recall Date: |
NOV 01, 1999 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
2000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 01, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FRETTING AT THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET MATING SURFACES ALLOWING THE SPROCKET BOLT TO FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET HUB, REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WHEEL HUB AND SPROCKET, AND INSTALL NEW SPROCKET BOLTS. THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET WILL BE REPLACED IF BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
Units Affected:
2000
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-13
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1999 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
3247
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE IN ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE VALVE DISC TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION AND AFFECT THE ENGINE RPM LEVEL.
Consequence
A THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THAT HAS SHIFTED OUT OF POSITION CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THREADED FASTENERS AND APPLY A THREAD LOCKING AGENT.
Units Affected:
3247
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-09
| Recall Date: |
APR 26, 1999 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
278
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 26, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS.
Consequence
LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT FUNCTIONS COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND ADD ONE TIE STRAP.
Units Affected:
278
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-99-09
| Recall Date: |
FEB 16, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
715
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 16, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR CYLINDER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND UNDER THE RIDER SEAT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FUEL HOSES.
Units Affected:
715
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V99-08
| Recall Date: |
DEC 01, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 01, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. CERTAIN FUEL PUMP/FILTER HOSES AND THE FUEL TANK RETURN HOSE CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE FUEL RETURN LINE.
Units Affected:
266
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 13, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 13, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Units Affected:
266
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 08, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
52
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 08, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.
Units Affected:
52
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 08, 1998 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
61
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 08, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS CAN BURN OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT BULB VIBRATING IN THE LIGHT SOCKET.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FIRM UP THE FITMENT OF THE TAILLIGHT BULB AND THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET TO PREVENT THE BULB FROM VIBRATING.
Units Affected:
61
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 08, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
61
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 08, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.
Units Affected:
61
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 08, 1998 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY V92C |
| Units Affected: |
61
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 08, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 VICTORY VICTORY V92C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD LEAK.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
Units Affected:
61
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
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