2003 VICTORY VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
The 2003 VICTORY VEGAS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 4,621 vehicles.
Recall 11V346000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V412000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 1,635 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V337000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 106 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V229000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,070 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V228000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 122 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2003 VICTORY VEGAS WHEN PARKED LEAKS FUEL FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER THE TANK.
ENGINE POPS THROUGH AIR BOX. ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY RICH FOULING SPARK PLUGS. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *TR
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0402 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING. *TT
V0302 — WHEELS
THE 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. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 VICTORY VEGAS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY VEGAS
- 2003 VICTORY VEGAS (current)
- 2004 VICTORY VEGAS — 1 complaint
- 2005 VICTORY VEGAS — 6 complaints
- 2006 VICTORY VEGAS — 4 complaints
- 2007 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
Other VICTORY Models
- 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 HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints