2010 VICTORY HAMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
The 2010 VICTORY HAMMER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I RODE THE BIKE 3-4 TIMES (~ 120 MI.) AFTER HAVING WORK DONE AT ON 4/29/2010. THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST 2011, I TURNED ON THE KEY TO START THE BIKE AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS POURED FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. I REMOVED THE TANK, CHECKED THE HOSE CONNECTION, COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG AND REPLACED THE TANK. TURNED ON THE KEY AGAIN AND AGAIN GAS POURED FROM UNDER THE TANK. THEN I REMOVED THE TANK AGAIN AND FOUND THE NIPPLE FROM THE FUEL PUMP BROKEN OFF IN THE HOSE. THE FUEL PUMP NIPPLE IS NOT VISIBLE UNLESS THE HOSE IS REMOVED. THE FUEL PUMP CYCLES ONCE WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON. THE GAS TANK FITS SNUGLY, IT IS UNWIELDY (ESPECIALLY WHEN FULL) AND IT IS EASY TO BUMP THE HOSE/NIPPLE AGAINST THE FRAME OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHEN REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE TANK. APPARENTLY, THE NIPPLE WAS CRACKED DURING THE WORK AT THEN GRADUALLY ENLARGED DUE TO ROAD/ENGINE VIBRATIONS. MY TANK REMOVALS AND REINSTALLATIONS PROBABLY FINALLY COMPLETED THE CRACK. I EXPLAINED THESE EVENTS TO AND WAS TOLD THEY ALSO HAD TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP BECAUSE OF THE INADEQUATE NIPPLE (IT BROKE COMPLETELY WHILE IN THEIR GARAGE). SO I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: IT HAD A SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER NIPPLE AND HOSE AND THE FUEL PUMP/NIPPLE PLASTIC MATERIAL COMPOSITION WAS DIFFERENT. SO, POLARIS RECOGNIZES THE INADEQUACY OF THE FUEL PUMP NIPPLE AND HAS REDESIGNED IT TO BE SAFER. IF THE ENGINE HAD BEEN HOT/RUNNING WHEN THE GAS STARTED LEAKING, I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED SEVERELY; IF RIDING, I COULD HAVE CRASHED. MANY, IF NOT MOST, MOTORCYCLE OWNERS MAKE MODIFICATIONS AND/OR ADD ACCESSORIES TO THEIR MOTORCYCLES THEMSELVES. THE FRAGILE FUEL PUMP NIPPLE IS DANGEROUS. PLEASE HAVE IT RECALLED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT
Safety Rating for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 VICTORY HAMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY HAMMER
- 2005 VICTORY HAMMER — 8 complaints
- 2006 VICTORY HAMMER — 3 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY HAMMER — 3 complaints
- 2010 VICTORY HAMMER (current)
- 2012 VICTORY HAMMER — 0 complaints
- 2013 VICTORY HAMMER — 0 complaints
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- VICTORY VISION — 92 total complaints
- VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 88 total complaints
- VICTORY V92 — 83 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints