1999 Victory V92C problems & recalls

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel hose clamps do not properly seal the hose to the plastic coupler, nor the fuel pump, allowing fuel leakage.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel hose clamps.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the tail light bulbs can burn out prematurely due to the tail light bulb vibrating in the light socket.

Risk: This condition could cause a visibility problem for the driver and oncoming vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will firm up the fitment of the taillight bulb and the electrical socket to prevent the bulb from vibrating.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel filter was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel level sending unit was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel sending unit gasket can swell providing inadequate sealing. if proper sealing is not provided, fuel can leak from the fuel tank.

Risk: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel lines between the fuel filter and the fuel pump as well as the fuel return line.

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.

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. 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. 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: 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 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.