Victory V92C problems & recalls

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged.

Risk: This could allow unintended deployment of the sidestand, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sidestand spring and frame rail bracket. an interim notice to owners was mailed on november 11, 2003. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump can fail.

Risk: This could cause poor engine performance and possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pumps. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel rail assembly contains a schrader valve that permits a diagnostic check of fuel pressure at the fuel rail during engine operation. if the schrader valve is not properly tightened, fuel leakage could result.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect all motorcycles and replace the fuel rails as necessary. owner notification began may 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. threaded fasteners used to attach the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not have been properly tightened.

Risk: This could result in fuel leaks. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will tighten these fasteners. owner notification began on december 11, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory/polaris at 1-763-417-8650.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. threaded fasteners used to attach the brake rotors to the front and rear wheel assemblies could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. the failure could occur under the head of the fastener if a crack develops, causing a loss of clamp load and possible separation of the head from the threaded body of the fasteners.

Risk: A fastener failure will reduce the strength of the bolt assembly and could affect the braking characteristics of the vehicle.

Fix: dealers will replace the rotor bolts. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-542-0500.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the backlash split gear in the primary drive train could fail, causing damage to the clutch and adjacent components.

Risk: If a failure occurs, metal debris could be scattered throughout the primary drive train, causing a loss of power to the rear wheel.

Fix: Dealers will replace the backlash split gear. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact victory at 1-763-542-0500.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear shock absorber could fail without warning.

Risk: This could affect rear suspension operation and operator control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles may have been assembled with threaded fasteners from a defective material lot that may fail in assembly. these fasteners are used to attach four sub-assemblies onto the vehicle.

Risk: Fastener failure will reduce the clamp load strength of the assembly and possible joint failure.

Fix: Dealers will replace the m10x50 socket head screws with new parts.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. paint on the wheel and sprocket-mating surfaces could produce insufficient clamp load on the sprocket. rear sprocket bolts could become loose causing excessive wear and fretting at the wheel and sprocket mating surfaces allowing the sprocket bolt to fail.

Risk: This condition could result in loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel and sprocket hub, remove all paint from the contact surfaces of the wheel hub and sprocket, and install new sprocket bolts. the wheel and sprocket will be replaced if bolts were loose and damage has occurred.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. threaded fasteners that hold the throttle body valve in assembly can become loose, allowing the valve disc to shift out of position and affect the engine rpm level.

Risk: A throttle body valve disc that has shifted out of position can cause severe injury or death, property damage, or damage to the motorcycle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle body valve disc threaded fasteners and apply a thread locking agent.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. chassis wiring harness can come into contact with the rear shock absorber, causing damage to the harness.

Risk: Loss of rear turn signal and brake/tail light functions could occur.

Fix: Dealers will re-route the tail light wiring harness and add one tie strap.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel hose can fail resulting in a fuel leak near the rear cylinder of the motorcycle and under the rider seat.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace these fuel hoses.