| Make : VICTORY | Model : VEGAS | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020625 - 20030514 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V228000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030715 | Date Received by ODI: 20030620 | Date Added to Database: 20030623 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-03-03 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 122 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CALIFORNIA ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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