NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Victory Vegas Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Victory Vegas has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Victory dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Victory Vegas. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Victory Vegas owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Victory Vegas, describing incidents dated July 17, 2012.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10469309 · Filed August 6, 2012
WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS (4.5 GALLONS) THE FUEL TANK SUDDENLY EMPTIED ITS ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN MY LEFT LEG BEING COVERED WITH GASOLINE AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED DUE TO FUEL COVERING REAR TIRE LEADING TO LOSS OF…

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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> .

SHIFT LEVER SHAFT WELD FAILURE

NHTSA #06V258000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Floor Shift · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2006 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,902 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-06-04 · Owners notified August 3, 2006

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.

Safety consequence

IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.

Notes

VICTORY RECALL NO. V-06-04.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

POLARIS/VICTORY/REAR BRAKE HOSE

NHTSA #04V187000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported April 19, 2004 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,230 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-04-01A · Owners notified April 26, 2004 · Vehicles built May 12, 2003 – April 7, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TO THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT AND MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF IT IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

Notes

POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-04-01A.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2004 Victory Vegas. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Victory Vegas.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10469309

Incident: July 17, 2012 · Filed: August 6, 2012

WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS (4.5 GALLONS) THE FUEL TANK SUDDENLY EMPTIED ITS ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN MY LEFT LEG BEING COVERED WITH GASOLINE AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED DUE TO FUEL COVERING REAR TIRE LEADING TO LOSS OF TRACTION ,ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC WHO HAS OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE LEAKING FUEL TANK. MY MECHANIC STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK STILL LEAKS FUEL AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH OR FIRE. *TR

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