2003 Victory Vegas recalls and problems

The 2003 Victory Vegas has 5 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2003 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 10 Vegas model years — 3rd most.

5recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

13,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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5 recalls

Equipment

Jul 5, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V346000 · 1,688 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.

Original NHTSA wording

THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.

Remedy & notes

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Fuel System

Aug 24, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V412000 · 1,635 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank May fatigue and leak fuel.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.

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

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. This recall began on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact Victory at 715-294-2518.

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).

Fuel System

Sep 12, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V337000 · 106 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on October 1, 2003. Owners should contact Victory at 1-763-417-8650.

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).

Fuel System

Jun 20, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V229000 · 1,070 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

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).

Fuel System

Jun 20, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V228000 · 122 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & 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).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System2

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003 vs. other Victory Vegas years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Victory Vegas have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2003 Victory Vegas, the latest from Jul 5, 2011 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Victory Vegas?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (2), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.