2003 Victory Vegas problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2011-07-05 · campaign 11V346000 · 1,688 vehicles
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.
Risk: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-16 · SAF-16-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete. we have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of stop ride communications.
Electrical System:wiring 2006-06-01 · 060602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 2004-12-01 · 041204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake lever push rod installation. victory 1999 v92c, 2000 standard cruiser, 200 sport cruiser, 2001 standard, deluxe, sport cruiser, 2002 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 vegas, 2002-2004 classic cruiser, touring cruiser and 2003-2004 vegas and kin
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2004-11-01 · 0402 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
potential fuel leakage from the fuel tank vent fitting. *tt
Suspension 2004-11-01 · 041102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2004-06-01 · 040604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-07-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,100 mi“2003 victory vegas when parked leaks fuel from the vent tube under the tank. …”
2007-10-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 150 mi“engine pops through air box. engine runs excessively rich fouling spark plugs. dealer unable to fix. *tr…”
2005-04-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“2003 victory vegas has a defective gas tank.*mr 'recall campaign', for defective gas tank to take it to local authorized victory dealer for repairs. consumer called to have replace gas tank in january or february and told consumer that they have to order the tank. then later stated they had no record of my calling and they would not replace the ta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.