2008 VICTORY VISION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
36
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2008 VICTORY VISION
The 2008 VICTORY VISION has received a total of 36 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (12 complaints), Structurebody (6 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 VICTORY VISION
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 VICTORY VISION, potentially affecting up to 4,355 vehicles.
Recall 08V446000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 2,444 vehicles affected
Defect: POLARIS IS RECALLING 2,444 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE TERMINAL NUTS THAT SECURE THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY WIRES COULD BE LOOSE AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. ALSO THE CURRENT FUEL IGNITION MAP PRE-PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence: EITHER CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND RE-PROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
View full details →Recall 08V131000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,585 vehicles affected
Defect: POLARIS IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT PLATE ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH BODY, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL FULLY SECURE THE IGNITION SWITCH BASE TO THE SWITCH BODY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
View full details →Recall 07V510000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 326 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION. AN OVERCHARGING SITUATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION COULD CAUSE A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND INSPECT BOTH BATTERY CABLES FOR TIGHTNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-888-704-5290.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 VICTORY VISION
36 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VICTORY VISION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES. I HAVE HAD THEM BLEED AND MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT THE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. NOW THAT VICTORY IS NO LONGER AROUND SERVICE IS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS AN EXTREME DANGER AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. AIR IS GETTING INTO THE LINES SOMEWHERE. BIKE IS NOW PARKED AS IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO RIDE.
THE REAR BRAKES ON MY VICTORY VISION HAVE GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VICTORY/POLARIS NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ITEM AND FIX IT. DRIVER SAFETY IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
WHEN BIKE SITS FOR A FEW WEEKS THE REAR BREAK GOES SOFT. HAVE TO HAVE MECHANIC BLEED THE BREAKS 1 OR 2 TIMES A YEAR. SOMEHOW AIR IS GETTING IN THE LINE EATHER FROM BREAK LINE OR MASTER CYLINDER. PROBLEM IS RECURRING.
STARTED SMELLING FUEL AFTER FILLING UP, STEADLY GETTING WORSE OVER THE MONTHS, DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING FUEL CAP WHICH I DID ( I NOTICED WAS UPDATED WITH A BETTER SEAL). AFTER REPLACING IT HELPED A BIT. AFTER CHECKING CLOSER NOTICED THE FILLER NECK ON THE TANK IS VERY THIN ALUMINUM AND THE SURFACE IS DEFORMED NOT ALLOWING THE CAP TO SEAT PROPERLY.
HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH REAR BRAKE FAILURE. REAR BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN, AND DOES NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES. NO LEAK SIGNS OF ANY FLUID. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH VICTORY MOTORCYCLES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON LINE. WWW.VISION-RIDERS.COM. I HAVE HAD MY BIKE IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES WITH THIS ISSUE. THE BRAKES WERE BLED EVERY TIME THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. I WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET, A BLACK IN COLOR CHEVROLET TRUCK HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED BY FRONT AND REAR BREAKS. WHEN I APPLIED MY REAR BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I DOWNSHIFTED AS FAST HAS I COULD IN ORDER TO AVOID STRIKING THE VEHICLE. VICTORY DEALERSHIP STATED THAT NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN PUT OUT BY VICTORY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR EVEN KILLED. THANK YOU. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 VICTORY VISION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VICTORY VISION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VICTORY VISION
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VICTORY VISION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V-08-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: LOOSE CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL NUTS AND ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR 2008 VICTORY VISION STREET AND TOUR MOTORCYCLES. TWO POSSIBLE DEFECTS EXIST ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES THAT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. *PE
V-07-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: REGULATOR/RECTIFIER REPLACEMENT AND BATTERY CABLE BOLT TORQUE. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE REGULATOR RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION ON AFFECTIVE MOTORCYCLES (VISION STREET AND TOUR). *PE
V-07-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: REGULATOR/RECTIFIER REPLACEMENT AND BATTERY CABLE BOLT TORQUE. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE REGULATOR RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OVERCHARGING CONDITION ON AFFECTIVE MOTORCYCLES (VISION STREET AND TOUR). *PE
V-08-04-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: TRUNK LIGHT SWITCH COULD CAUSE BATTERY DISCHARGE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VICTORY VISION
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2008 VICTORY VISION.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY VISION
- 2008 VICTORY VISION (current)
- 2009 VICTORY VISION — 12 complaints
- 2010 VICTORY VISION — 8 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY VISION — 13 complaints
- 2012 VICTORY VISION — 6 complaints
- 2013 VICTORY VISION — 13 complaints
Other VICTORY Models
- VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 88 total complaints
- VICTORY V92 — 83 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints