NHTSA recall 03V229000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Victory Vegas
Reported Jun 20, 20031,070 vehicles affectedPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Maker’s number V-03-04Built Jun 25, 2002 – May 14, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The 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.