2005 Victory Vegas problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Traction Control System (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (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 (6)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2006-07-28 · V-06-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail, causing the shift pedal to become inoperable. models: vegas,kingpin, kingpin deluxe & ness signature series kingpin. csc letter was received. *pe
Electrical System:wiring 2006-06-01 · 060602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. *tt
Electrical System:wiring 2006-05-01 · 060502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. voice of victory. *tt
Suspension 2004-11-01 · 041102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2004-10-20 · 0403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
loose fuel line hose clamp at fuel rail. *tt
What owners report
2011-03-29 · Traction Control System · 5,000 mi“while preparing to stop i pulled in the clutch lever and the clutch cable severed at the clutch lever. i let the bike stall out and got it off the road. with 10,000 original miles on the bike, this was the 2nd. time i have experienced this same failure of the clutch cable at the same location (lever). the first time was with less than 5,000 miles. …”
2010-06-24 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 14,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 victory vegas motorcycle. while entering a gas station at 10 mph, the clutch cable fractured and the contact was unable to switch gears. the contact used the brakes to stall the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer. the dealer advised that the clutch cable would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. the contact…”
2007-06-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 3,352 mi · 💥 crash“about 1 month before the crash, the rear brake pads were completely worn out at 3,000 miles. i believe this was due to the brake line routing right next to the exhaust pipe, causing the brake fluid to heat and apply the brake. the dealers solution was to install new heavy-duty pads to improve wear. on may 23, 2007 the rear brake suddenly and com…”
2007-05-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 100 mi“ tl*the contact owns a 2005 mv augusta f4 1000. while driving at any speed the vehicle shut off without warning when decelerating. the dealer stated that the engine was receiving too much fuel. the dealer adjusted the air fuel mixture however, that did not solve the problem. the problem has occurred approximately fifteen times. the failure mil…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.