2006 Victory Vegas problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads (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 (9)
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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2006-07-28 · V-06-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycle: the rear axle failure caused by a material problem on models 2006 kingpin, vegas eight ball and vegas, which are equipped with a retainer plate style rear axle. *pe
Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump 2006-07-28 · V-06-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycle: fuel pump retainer clip failure. the fuel pump retainer clip may have been weakened by a tooling mark, which may allow the fuel pump inlet port to separate from the fuel pump body, causing reduction of fuel pressure at the fuel rail. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2006-07-27 · 0605 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
missing carb emissions certification label - executive order d-268. *tt
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:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2006-05-01 · 060501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pullback handlebars require a longer front brake line on some 2006 models. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-08-15 · Tires · 14,989 mi“tread separated from case on tire. i began to loose control of the motorcycle but manged to bring it's speed down from 65 mph to a stop without a crash. *tr…”
2007-09-28 · Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly · 6,189 mi“i was having a tire repaired at "ridersville cycle" in berkley springs, west virginia on sept. 28, 2007 when the technician showed me the rear axle of my 2006 victory, vegas, motorcycle. the axle had a large piece missing at the very end of the axle, photos of the axle are available. the tech informed me a "recall had been issued by victory" . i me…”
2007-08-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 twist-go verona (na). while driving 35 mph, coolant began leaking from the front fender and the red engine overheating light illuminated. the contact stated that fluid began leaking from the steering column and he drove the vehicle to his residence. the contact sustained second degree burns to his chest. the vehicle i…”
2006-08-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads · 2,600 mi“rear brakes wear out pre-maturely, ie 2600 miles. this is an inherent problematic design flaw. this is a known problem and has been discussed at length by many people on the victory motorcycle forums. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.