2004 VICTORY VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
The 2004 VICTORY VEGAS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 8,820 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 06V258000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
| 3,902 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
View full details →Recall 04V187000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TO THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT AND MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF IT IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS (4.5 GALLONS) THE FUEL TANK SUDDENLY EMPTIED ITS ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN MY LEFT LEG BEING COVERED WITH GASOLINE AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED DUE TO FUEL COVERING REAR TIRE LEADING TO LOSS OF TRACTION ,ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC WHO HAS OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE LEAKING FUEL TANK. MY MECHANIC STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK STILL LEAKS FUEL AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH OR FIRE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
041204 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FRONT BRAKE LEVER PUSH ROD INSTALLATION. VICTORY 1999 V92C, 2000 STANDARD CRUISER, 200 SPORT CRUISER, 2001 STANDARD, DELUXE, SPORT CRUISER, 2002 CLASSIC CRUISER, TOURING CRUISER, 2003 CLASSIC CRUISER, TOURING CRUISER, 2003 VEGAS, 2002-2004 CLASSIC CRUISER, TOURING CRUISER AND 2003-2004 VEGAS AND KINGPIN. *SC
040602 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE EXHAUST PN 2874288 INSTRUCTION CORRECTION. *TT
040604 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEGAS AND KINGPIN ACCESSORY SLIP-ON MUFFLER PRICE IS $399 U.S. *TT
0307 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VENT HOLE LOCATED IN THE FILLER NECK OF SOME EARLY MOTORCYCLES FUEL TANKS MAY BE RESTRICTED OR BLOCKED BY TANK SEALANT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND THROUGH THE WATER DRAIN LINE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VICTORY VEGAS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY VEGAS
- 2003 VICTORY VEGAS — 3 complaints
- 2004 VICTORY VEGAS (current)
- 2005 VICTORY VEGAS — 6 complaints
- 2006 VICTORY VEGAS — 4 complaints
- 2007 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 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