2005 VICTORY VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
The 2005 VICTORY VEGAS has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 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 Coolingengine (1 complaint), Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 6,420 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 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 04V514000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 488 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence: A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE PREPARING TO STOP I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERED AT THE CLUTCH LEVER. I LET THE BIKE STALL OUT AND GOT IT OFF THE ROAD. WITH 10,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THE BIKE, THIS WAS THE 2ND. TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH CABLE AT THE SAME LOCATION (LEVER). THE FIRST TIME WAS WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. BOTH TIMES NOW THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THE ONLY THING THEY CAN DO IS REPLACE THE CABLE. I HAVE TALKED WITH 3 DIFFERENT VICTORY DEALERS IN MY AREA AND EACH ONE OF THEM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, ALL OF THEM TOLD ME THAT VICTORY/POLARIS WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT... THEY WERE ALL KIND ENOUGH TO OFFER AN UP-SALE TO AN HYDRALLIC CLUTCH SYSTEM THERE BY ELIMINATING THE PROBLEMS WITH THE CABLE. I WAS TOLD BY ONE AUTHORIZED DEALERS MECHANIC THAT HE HAS REPLACED MORE THAN 50 CLUTCH CABLES ON VICTORY'S, MANY OF THEM TWICE! I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THAT PERIODIC LUBRICATION OF THE CABLE AT THE POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH LEVER WOULD HELP WITH THE THE LONGIVITY OF THE CABLE. I WILL SAY THAT MY MAINTENANCE RECORDS ARE UP TO DATE AND COMPLETE. AND AFTER LOSING THE FIRST CABLE, I MADE SURE THAT THIS AREA WAS ALWAYS CLEAN AND WELL LUBRICATED ONLY TO FIND OUT THROUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT THE CLUTCH LEVER ITSELF COULD BE THE SUSPECT. WHY AND WHEN WILL VICTORY/POLARIS TAKE CARE OF THIS OBVIOUS PROBLEM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE TWICE NOW WITH NO INCIDENT OTHER THAN TO MY WALLET. I FEEL AS IF MY LUCK IS RUNNING OUT!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VICTORY VEGAS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE ENTERING A GAS STATION AT 10 MPH, THE CLUTCH CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT USED THE BRAKES TO STALL THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CLUTCH CABLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ONCE BEFORE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,500.
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR. ON MAY 23, 2007 THE REAR BRAKE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, THROWING ME FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKE AT ALL WHEN THIS OCCURRED. AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH I SUFFERED A BROKEN CLAVICLE, FRACTURED SCAPULA, FOUR BROKEN RIBS, A BRUISED LUNG AND SEVERE ABRASIONS OVER MUCH OF MY BODY. *TR
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR. ON MAY 23, 2007 THE REAR BRAKE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, THROWING ME FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKE AT ALL WHEN THIS OCCURRED. AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH I SUFFERED A BROKEN CLAVICLE, FRACTURED SCAPULA, FOUR BROKEN RIBS, A BRUISED LUNG AND SEVERE ABRASIONS OVER MUCH OF MY BODY. *TR
ABOUT 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CRASH, THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 3,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE ROUTING RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO HEAT AND APPLY THE BRAKE. THE DEALERS SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL NEW HEAVY-DUTY PADS TO IMPROVE WEAR. ON MAY 23, 2007 THE REAR BRAKE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY LOCKED UP, THROWING ME FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKE AT ALL WHEN THIS OCCURRED. AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH I SUFFERED A BROKEN CLAVICLE, FRACTURED SCAPULA, FOUR BROKEN RIBS, A BRUISED LUNG AND SEVERE ABRASIONS OVER MUCH OF MY BODY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 VICTORY VEGAS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V-06-04 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE SHIFT PEDAL TO BECOME INOPERABLE. MODELS: VEGAS,KINGPIN, KINGPIN DELUXE & NESS SIGNATURE SERIES KINGPIN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
041102 — SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE SIMPLIFIED. VICTORY 2003-2005 VEGAS, KINGPIN, & HAMMER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 1 complaint
- 2005 VICTORY VEGAS (current)
- 2006 VICTORY VEGAS — 4 complaints
- 2007 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2010 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