Campaign 04V-412

On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel

Defect summary

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 715-294-2518.

Notes

POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-04-02.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 04V412000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 04V-412
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Victory	Vegas	2003	2

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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