2003 Victory Vegas
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2003 Victory Vegas. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Remedy
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.
On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
2003 victory vegas when parked leaks fuel from the vent tube under the tank.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine pops through air box. engine runs excessively rich fouling spark plugs. dealer unable to fix. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
2003 victory vegas has a defective gas tank.*mr 'recall campaign', for defective gas tank to take it to local authorized victory dealer for repairs. Consumer called to have replace gas tank in january or february and told consumer that they have to order the tank. Then later stated they had no…
2003 victory vegas has a defective gas tank.*mr 'recall campaign', for defective gas tank to take it to local authorized victory dealer for repairs. Consumer called to have replace gas tank in january or february and told consumer that they have to order the tank. Then later stated they had no record of my calling and they would not replace the tank. As a result of this complaint consumer would like to have some type of clarification from victory motorcycle division. *bf *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10179060A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE communications.
- 10020167Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color.
- 10015937Front brake lever push rod installation. Victory 1999 V92C, 2000 standard cruiser, 200 sport cruiser, 2001 standard, deluxe, sport cruiser, 2002 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 vegas, 2002-2004 classic cruiser, touring cruiser and 2003-2004 vegas and kingpin.
- 10015884Potential fuel leakage from the fuel tank vent fitting.
- 10015814Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. Victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer.
- 10009689Vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price IS $399 u.s.
- 10003260The threaded fasteners attaching the right and left hub joint onto the vegas billet wheels may loosen during operation and cause wear to the wheel and adjacent components.
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