2001 VICTORY V92 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2001 VICTORY V92
The 2001 VICTORY V92 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainmanual Transmission (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 VICTORY V92
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 VICTORY V92, potentially affecting up to 2,523 vehicles.
Recall 06V298000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 2,523 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2001 VICTORY V92 MOTORCYCLES, AND 1999-2000 V92 MOTORCYCLES THAT RECEIVED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT KITS BUILT IN 2001 CAN EXPERIENCE A THIRD GEAR FAILURE IN AN ABNORMAL OVERLOAD CONDITION SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING AT HIGH RPM.
Consequence: WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT HIGH RPM, THE THIRD GEAR MAY FAIL. IF PIECES OF THE FAILED GEAR BECOME LODGED IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCKUP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 VICTORY V92
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VICTORY V92. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VICTORY V92. WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR SPROCKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY FAILED. THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. ANOTHER DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V298000 (POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRST DEALER NEVER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE TOOK HIS MOTORCYCLE FOR A RECALL IN WHICH HE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL. ON 12/20/06 THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BIKE WOULD BE FIXED ON 01/01/03 AND NOW HE IS NOW BEING TOLD JUNE. THE CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE COMPENSATED**CC *JB
ODI NUMBER 10157891 THE DATE SHOULD BE 19 MAY 2006. *JB
GOING ON HIGHWAY AT 50 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS THAT CAUSED MOMENTARY SKID AND A LOUD POP OR CLUNK AND TRANSMISSION IS NO MORE. CALLED VICTORY TO ASK IF ANY RECALLS SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK. NOTHING RESOLVED BROKE TRANSMISSION. *JB
MOTORCYCLE IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND/OR A LOWER GEAR. THIS USUSALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC - DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERYTIME, VERY SPORATIC. LUCKEDLY I HAVE NOT LOST CONTROL DURING AN EPISODE. I CONTACTED DEALERSHIP WHERE MOTORCYCLEWAS PURCHASED - TOLD MY PROBLEM. BIKE HAS LESS THAN 5,500 MILES. I DON'T WANT TO RIDE IN FEAR OF MAJOR DAMAGE OR WRECK.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 VICTORY V92
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VICTORY V92 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VICTORY V92
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VICTORY V92
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 VICTORY V92.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY V92
- 1999 VICTORY V92 — 50 complaints
- 2000 VICTORY V92 — 26 complaints
- 2001 VICTORY V92 (current)
Other VICTORY Models
- VICTORY VISION — 92 total complaints
- VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 88 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints