2013 VICTORY VEGAS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
The 2013 VICTORY VEGAS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS, potentially affecting up to 6,618 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOULD'VE HAPPENED ON A LONGER RIDE AT SPEED AND ANY OF THE OTHER 3 BOLTS BROKE, IT COULD'VE RESULTED IN A CRASH.
2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOULD'VE HAPPENED ON A LONGER RIDE AT SPEED AND ANY OF THE OTHER 3 BOLTS BROKE, IT COULD'VE RESULTED IN A CRASH.
Safety Rating for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 VICTORY VEGAS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY VEGAS
- 2008 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2010 VICTORY VEGAS — 0 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2012 VICTORY VEGAS — 2 complaints
- 2013 VICTORY VEGAS (current)
- 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