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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
5,000 miles · Aug 6, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
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 CRAS…
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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
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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