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2003 Victory Vegas Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Victory Vegas has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Victory dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Victory Vegas. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Victory Vegas owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Victory Vegas, describing incidents dated April 10, 2004 to July 1, 2015.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10735897 · Filed

    2003 VICTORY VEGAS WHEN PARKED LEAKS FUEL FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER THE TANK.

  • ODI #10205308 · Filed

    ENGINE POPS THROUGH AIR BOX. ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY RICH FOULING SPARK PLUGS. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *TR

  • ODI #10119007 · Filed

    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…

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ACCESSORY SEATS/BACKREST SUPPORT

NHTSA #11V346000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 5, 2011 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,688 vehicles

Owners notified September 15, 2011 · Vehicles built January 1, 2004 – May 1, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

VICTORY/FUEL TANK

NHTSA #04V412000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice

Reported August 24, 2004 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,635 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-04-02 · Owners notified September 27, 2004 · Vehicles built June 25, 2002 – June 17, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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).

POLARIS/VICTORY/FUEL TANK

NHTSA #03V337000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice

Reported September 12, 2003 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 106 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-03-06 · Owners notified October 1, 2003 · Vehicles built June 3, 2003 – June 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

Notes

VICTORY RECALL NO. V-03-06.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VICTORY/FUEL TANK VENT LINE BLOCKAGE

NHTSA #03V228000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2003 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 122 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-03-03 · Owners notified July 15, 2003 · Vehicles built June 25, 2002 – May 14, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CALIFORNIA ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

Notes

POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-03-03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

POLARIS/VICTORY/FUEL TANK VENT LINE BLOCKAGE

NHTSA #03V229000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2003 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,070 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-03-04 · Owners notified July 25, 2003 · Vehicles built June 25, 2002 – May 14, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH 49 STATE ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

Notes

POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-03-04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Victory Vegas model years

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