| Recall Date: |
AUG 24, 2004 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY VEGAS |
| Units Affected: |
1635
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 24, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 VICTORY VICTORY VEGAS
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 715-294-2518.
Units Affected:
1635
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-04-02
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2003 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY VEGAS |
| Units Affected: |
106
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 VICTORY VICTORY VEGAS
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Units Affected:
106
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-06
| Recall Date: |
JUN 20, 2003 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY VEGAS |
| Units Affected: |
122
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 20, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 VICTORY VICTORY VEGAS
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected:
122
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-03
| Recall Date: |
JUN 20, 2003 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
VICTORY VEGAS |
| Units Affected: |
1070
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 20, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 VICTORY VICTORY VEGAS
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected:
1070
Notes
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V-03-04
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