NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Victory Vegas Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Victory Vegas has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2006 Victory Vegas. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Victory Vegas owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Victory Vegas, describing incidents dated July 16, 2006 to August 13, 2008.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Together, the 4 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10238451 · Filed August 15, 2008
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
ODI #10204381 · Filed September 28, 2007
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…
ODI #10200933 · Filed August 27, 2007
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…

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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> .

FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FAILURE

NHTSA #06V279000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2006 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,784 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-06-03 · Owners notified August 3, 2006 · Vehicles built October 31, 2005 – February 16, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Safety consequence

IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

Notes

POLARIS RECALL NO. V-06-03.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.

REAR AXLE FAILURE

NHTSA #06V259000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2006 · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,913 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign V-06-02 · Owners notified August 3, 2006 · Vehicles built February 11, 2005 – April 10, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

Safety consequence

AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

VICTORY RECALL NO. V-06-02.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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Victory Vegas. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Victory Vegas.

Tires

ODI #10238451

Incident: August 13, 2008 · Filed: August 15, 2008

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

Suspension; Equipment

ODI #10204381

Incident: September 28, 2007 · Filed: September 28, 2007

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 MENTIONED I HAD NOT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM VICTORY AS TO ANY RECALL, HE CONTINUED THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN AUGUST 2007 FOR MY MODEL MOTORCYCLE. I THEN TOOK THE DEFECTIVE AXLE TO SHOW THE OWNER OF "RIDERSVILLE CYCLE", HAROLD MUNGER, TO COMPLIMENT THE TECHNICIAN FOR FINDING THE BROKEN AXLE AND TO INQUIRE AS TO WHY VICTORY HAD NEGLECTED TO NOTIFY ME OF THIS RECALL OF A VERY IMPORTANT PART? I WAS SURPRISED, TO SAY THE VERY LEAST, AT MR. UNGER'S RESPONSE. HE STATED ( I WILL PARAPHRASE HIS STATEMENTS) THE PART DIDN'T APPEAR DEFECTIVE TO HIM LOOKING AT IT LOGICALLY AND HE FELT IT WOULD NOT PRESENT ANY SAFETY CONCERN. HE CONTINUED "YOU COULD DRIVE THIS SIX MILLION MILES AN HOUR FOREVER WITH NO PROBLEM". HE THEN TOLD ME PERHAPS VICTORY HAD INDEED SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE. I SAID THEY HAD NOT DONE SO. HE THEN ADDED IT COULD BE IN TODAY'S MAIL. MRS. UNGER SEARCHED FOR THE VICTORY RECALL ON THE BUSINESS' COMPUTER AND PROVIDED THE NOTICE. I WAS TOLD A SUMMARY; IT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD BE NOT RIDDEN, IT SHOULD BE INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY A VICTORY TECHNICIAN BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE REAR AXLES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF PARTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. ONE OF MY SADDLEBAGS FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE UNDERWAY. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THE BRACKETS WERE DEFECTIVE. I AM FILING THIS BECAUSE I FEEL VICTORY MOTORCYCLE COMPANY FAILS TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF DEFECTS TO SAVE HAVING TO REPLACE PARTS UNTIL SOMEONE HAS A PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE COMPANY ENCOURAGES THEIR DEALERS TO DISCOURAGE HAVING THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED. *JB

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10200933

1 injury

Incident: August 23, 2007 · Filed: August 27, 2007

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 IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HIS HOME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10164223

Incident: July 16, 2006 · Filed: August 2, 2006

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

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