2012 VICTORY VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
The 2012 VICTORY VEGAS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 8,306 vehicles.
Recall 12V457000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,618 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Consequence: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR
MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 VICTORY VEGAS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY VEGAS
- 2007 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2010 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2012 VICTORY VEGAS (current)
- 2013 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2016 VICTORY VEGAS — 1 complaint
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