2012 Victory Vision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-09-18 · campaign 12V457000 · 6,618 vehicles
Defect: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Risk: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2015-09-09 · V-15-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory has determined that some 2011-2014 victory vision motorcycles, designated for sale in eu and non-eu countries outside of the united states and canada, may not meet emission standards set forth by the conformity of production (cop). victory has released an ecm software update to bring the co
Equipment:other:labels 2015-07-07 · V-15-07-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the victory motorcycle division of polaris industries inc. has determined that certain california air resource board (carb) certified victory vision models, equipped with approved stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the stage 1 certification decal updated. the new decal will ensure that the emissi
Structure 2015-06-24 · V-15-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycles has determined that 2008-2015 victory vision front fenders may not meet internal durability standards. certain operating conditions may cause the fender halves to crack at the mounting holes. a fender bracket kit has been developed to address this concern.
Structure:body 2015-06-24 · TSB-V-15-02AB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory mc: tsb has an owner notification letter. select document search button below. at mounting holes on front fender halves, cracks will develop and either have both or one replaced. model 2008-15 vision. *pe
What owners report
2014-09-03 · Structure:body · 42,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 victory vision tour. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the contact stated the fender had detached, the bolt fell out and the plastic on the mud flaps fractured. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer has not been notified of the probl…”
2013-09-14 · Wheels · 13,361 mi“the rear half of the victory vision fender is plastic. the mounting points on my fender cracked. this is a very dangerous situation as the fender blows up into the fairing preventing the rider from steering or controlling the motorcycle. this has happened to a number of vision riders already and victory is aware this hazard exists. luckily no o…”
2013-09-01 · Structure:body · 8,500 mi“bolt holes attaching rear section of front fender cracked. *js…”
2013-08-11 · Steering · 8,563 mi“i'm not exactly sure when the fender broke but i found it giving the bike a full once over just before a 2500 mile road trip. it appears that there are only two bolts that hold the back half of the fender secure to the forks. they crack out the cheap composite plastic that the fender is constructed of. the material is totally inferior and brittle a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.