2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
The 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 5,018 vehicles.
Recall 05V326000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,244 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
Consequence: INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 05V095000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 774 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION DUE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT OR DEBRIS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR.
Consequence: RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE THE THROTTLE MECHANISM, CLEAN THE TWIST GRIP ASSEMBLY AND HANDLEBAR, LUBRICATE MOVING PARTS AND REASSEMBLE. ANY WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ERRONEOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR TIRE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEFT ARM, SHOULDER AND LEFT KNEE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER HAD NOT STATED WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/28/12 *CN UPDATED 1/15/2013 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY NESS VEGAS
- 2004 VICTORY NESS VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2005 VICTORY NESS VEGAS (current)
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- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints