I HAD TO DOWN SHIFT TO FOURTH GEAR N I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE CAUSE OF IT WAS THAT I LOST FOURTH GEAR AND IT RATTLES REALLY LOUD. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND ITS A 3500 FIX AND I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM SO WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO FIX IT IF I OWN THERE PR…
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I HAD TO DOWN SHIFT TO FOURTH GEAR N I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE CAUSE OF IT WAS THAT I LOST FOURTH GEAR AND IT RATTLES REALLY LOUD. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND ITS A 3500 FIX AND I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM SO WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO FIX IT IF I OWN THERE PRODUCT. IT SHOULD WORK LIKE IT SHOULD IF THEY ARE SELLING IT NOT HAVE TO KEPT DUMPING MONEY INTO A PROBLEM THAT'S THEIR PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10244361
2,500 miles · Apr 29, 2008
Power Train
I OWN A 1999 VICTORY V92C MOTORCYCLE. THE THIRD GEAR CONSTANTLY SLIPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING AN EXTREMELY FAST DROP IN SPEED WHICH LAUNCHES THE DRIVER FORWARD AND SOMETIMES LOCKS UP THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING THE BIKE TO GO INTO A SKID WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL AND CRASHING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10225993
7,000 miles · Apr 8, 2008
Power Train
MY VICTORY V92C HAS 7,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS LOST 4TH GEAR COMPLETELY. IT STARTED BY SLIPPING INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL ONCE IN A WHILE AND NOW HAS COMPLETELY LOST 4TH GEAR. REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES AND THAT VICTORY WILL NOT RECALL THEM. THEY EVEN SAID THAT THE REAR WHEEL COUL…
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MY VICTORY V92C HAS 7,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS LOST 4TH GEAR COMPLETELY. IT STARTED BY SLIPPING INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL ONCE IN A WHILE AND NOW HAS COMPLETELY LOST 4TH GEAR. REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE BIKES AND THAT VICTORY WILL NOT RECALL THEM. THEY EVEN SAID THAT THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10223696
5 miles · Feb 1, 2008
Power TrainStructureCrash
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE BIKE WILL JUMP OR LURCH OUT OF CONTROL , LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRE CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL. SOMETIMES THE BIKE WILL BEGIN BUCKING/JUMPING FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY THIS AGAIN WILL CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL. THIS PROBLEM WITH …
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THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO THIRD GEAR OR WILL JUMP OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE BIKE WILL JUMP OR LURCH OUT OF CONTROL , LOCKING UP THE BACK TIRE CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL. SOMETIMES THE BIKE WILL BEGIN BUCKING/JUMPING FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY THIS AGAIN WILL CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL. THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL/YEAR /MAKE IS WELL DOCUMENTED. THE DEALERS KNOW OF THE PROBLEM, POLARIS KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO RECALL OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS TO INTERVENE NOW BEFORE MORE RIDERS AND THE PUBLIC IS HOUR OR KILLED BY THESE MACHINES. THIS IS THE PINTO/CORVAIR OF MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE CONTACTED YOU IN THE PAST AND HAVE CONTACTED POLARIS ON THIS MATTER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THESE BIKES WERE FIRST SOLD. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS DAILY,WEEKLY EVERY TIME YOU RIDE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10216726
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2007
Power Train
I OWN A V92C VICTORY MOTORCYCLE AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I KNOW THAT THE NHTSA HAS AN ACTION ON THIS (#PEO4057) HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS MY SECOND 1999 V92C AND I HAD NONE OF THESE PROBLEMS ON THE FIRST…
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I OWN A V92C VICTORY MOTORCYCLE AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I KNOW THAT THE NHTSA HAS AN ACTION ON THIS (#PEO4057) HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS MY SECOND 1999 V92C AND I HAD NONE OF THESE PROBLEMS ON THE FIRST ONE THAT I BOUGHT NEW, HOWEVER THE CURRENT BIKE THAT I HAVE WAS PRE-OWNED AND THIS I THINK IS WHERE THE PROBLEM IS SINCE IT WAS A PREVIOUSLY OWNED BIKE THEY ARE JUST BLOWING ME OFF. I KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM AND CAN'T SEEM TO GET THEM TO TAKE CARE OF IT. I NEED ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT AS THE LAST TIME IT WAS AT THE DEALER THEY DID SAY THAT POLARIS WOULD CHANGE OUT SOME OF THE GEARS BUT THAT IT WOULD COST ME $700-900 OUT OF POCKET FOR LABOR ON AN ITEM THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURE. THANK YOU ANTHONY GARCIA
NHTSA ODI #10194801
10,000 miles · Jun 11, 2007
Power Train
LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON MOTORCYCLE AND TRANSMISSIONWAS SLIPPING IN THIRD GEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10192987
7,000 miles · Apr 5, 2007
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VICTORY V92C. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN UPGRADED TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10187133
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2007
Power Train
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED RECALL 06V298000 ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006 FOR THE 1999 VICTORY V92C WITH 13800 CURRENT MILEAGE. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WAS TAKING TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES TO DATE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10186594
5,700 miles · Mar 29, 2007
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VICTORY V92C. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE REAR TIRE LOCKED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS. THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 5,700.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10186481
100 miles · Mar 21, 2007
Power Train
I PURCHASED A NEW VICTORY V92C ON 8/30/1999. THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOUD WHEN SHIFTING, FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. MY DEALER (NOW OUT OF BUSINESS)ASSURED ME THAT ALL WAS NORMAL .A NOISY CLUNKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING WAS THE FIRST SYMPTON. FALSE NEUTRALS FOLLOWED, THEN MISSED 3 TO 4 SHIFTS, AND FALLING BACK DOWN TO 3RD WHEN SHIFTING T…
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I PURCHASED A NEW VICTORY V92C ON 8/30/1999. THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOUD WHEN SHIFTING, FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. MY DEALER (NOW OUT OF BUSINESS)ASSURED ME THAT ALL WAS NORMAL .A NOISY CLUNKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING WAS THE FIRST SYMPTON. FALSE NEUTRALS FOLLOWED, THEN MISSED 3 TO 4 SHIFTS, AND FALLING BACK DOWN TO 3RD WHEN SHIFTING TO 4TH. NOW WITH ONLY 4500 MILES ON THE BIKE, THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA IN 2001 ON THIS SAME VEHICLE BUT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY COMMUNICATION FROM NHSTA AND DO NOT SEE MY FORM ON THIS FORUM, SO I FEEL RE-FILING IS REQUIRED.*AK
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND/OR THE PIN USED TO ATTACH THE SPRING TO THE FRAME MAY BE DAMAGED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDESTAND, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SPRING AND FRAME RAIL BRACKET. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2003. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. PAINT ON THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET-MATING SURFACES COULD PRODUCE INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE SPROCKET. REAR SPROCKET BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND FRETTING AT THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET MATING SURFACES ALLOWING THE SPROCKET BOLT TO FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET HUB, REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WHEEL HUB AND SPROCKET, AND INSTALL NEW SPROCKET BOLTS. THE WHEEL AND SPROCKET WILL BE REPLACED IF BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THREADED FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE IN ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE VALVE DISC TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION AND AFFECT THE ENGINE RPM LEVEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THAT HAS SHIFTED OUT OF POSITION CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY VALVE DISC THREADED FASTENERS AND APPLY A THREAD LOCKING AGENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN SWELL PROVIDING INADEQUATE SEALING. IF PROPER SEALING IS NOT PROVIDED, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL THE HOSE TO THE PLASTIC COUPLER, NOR THE FUEL PUMP, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.
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RP07001 · Transmission LOCK-UP
Opened Nov 9, 2007 · Closed Jan 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
BOTH THE PETITON FOR RULEMAKING, DEFECT, AND NONCOMPLIANCE ORDER, AND THE PETITON FOR HEARING ON NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY ARE DENIED.THE AGENCY HAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH PETITIONS ARE MOOT GIVEN THAT THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THERE WAS A SAFETY DEFECT IN ITS MOTORCYCLES AND ISSUED OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATIONS AND SUPPLIED A FREE REMEDY WHERE NEEDED.A COPY OF THE PUBLISHED NOTICE FURTHER EXPLAINING THIS DECISION CAN BE FOUND IN THE NOTICE OF DENIAL DOCUMENT IN THIS FILE.
SQ99022 · Rear Sprocket Bolts
Opened Oct 13, 1999 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
POLARIS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN JULY 1999 ADDRESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE REAR SPROCKET BOLTS TO LOOSEN. A SPROCKET KIT MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE SPROCKETS.THE BULLETIN ALSO STATES THAT IF THE WHEEL OR SPROCKET SURFACE IS DAMAGED THEY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED.POLARIS IS NOTIFING OWNERS TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR NEEDED REPAIRS.THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM AND DETERMINE THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE.
SQ99010 · Taillight Wiring RE-ROUTING
Opened Apr 15, 1999 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
THIS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE AND SCOPE, AND TO PROVIDE THE BASISFOR NOT ISSUING A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THIS TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT CONCERN.HISTORICALLY, PROBLEMS THAT EFFECT THE FUNCTION OF THE TAILLIGHTS AND BRAKE LAMPS ARE USUALLY CORRECTED BY CONDUCTING SAFETY RECALLS.
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