NHTSA Complaint #10469285 — 2008 VICTORY VISION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING POWER DUE TO THE PARTIALLY DETACHED FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT BOLT. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR FENDER WAS DISABLED AND REMOVED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT FENDER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A NEW HARDWARE MOUNTING KIT REQUIRED INSTALLMENT. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED ONE YEAR AGO AND THE FRONT FENDER MOUNTING BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER OF 2012. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.