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2006 Victory Vegas

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 15, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 5, 2011
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Victory Vegas, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 9 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes125.0%
  • Engine125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
11V346000

EQUIPMENT

Jul 5, 2011
1,688 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
The 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.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06V279000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Jul 27, 2006
1,784 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number V-06-03View on NHTSA.gov
06V259000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Jul 17, 2006
2,913 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
The risk: AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number V-06-02View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 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

NHTSA ID
10238451
Incident
Aug 13, 2008
Mileage
14,989 mi
Suspension
Filed Sep 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

NHTSA ID
10204381
Incident
Sep 28, 2007
Mileage
6,189 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 27, 2007
1 injury reported

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.

NHTSA ID
10200933
Incident
Aug 23, 2007
Mileage
4,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 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

NHTSA ID
10164223
Incident
Jul 16, 2006
Mileage
2,600 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SAF-16-01

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE communications.

V-06-02

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: THE REAR AXLE FAILURE CAUSED BY A MATERIAL PROBLEM ON MODELS 2006 KINGPIN, VEGAS EIGHT BALL AND VEGAS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH A RETAINER PLATE STYLE REAR AXLE. *PE

V-06-03

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY A TOOLING MARK, WHICH MAY ALLOW THE FUEL PUMP INLET PORT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FUEL PUMP BODY, CAUSING REDUCTION OF FUEL PRESSURE AT THE FUEL RAIL. *PE

0605

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MISSING CARB EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION LABEL - EXECUTIVE ORDER D-268. *TT

060602

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CORRECTION TO WIRING DIAGRAM FUEL PUMP WIRE COLOR. *TT

060501

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PULLBACK HANDLEBARS REQUIRE A LONGER FRONT BRAKE LINE ON SOME 2006 MODELS. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Victory Vegas by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016100—
2013110—
2012120—
2011110—
2010010—
2009110—
2008010—
2007110—
2006Viewing430—
2005430—
2004130—
2003350—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.