1999 Victory V92C: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 1999 Victory V92C. The newest campaign is 03V336000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Sep 2003. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Motorcycle / Kickstand/Center Stand. NHTSA has 54 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 03V336000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 25,247 units in total.

03V33600012 Sep 2003Structure / Motorcycle / Kickstand/Center Stand
02V26300025 Sep 2002Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
99V3040001 Nov 1999Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
99V2060002 Aug 1999Vehicle Speed Control
99V08800026 Apr 1999Electrical System / Wiring
99V03200016 Feb 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
98V3020001 Dec 1998Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
98V25900013 Oct 1998Fuel System, Gasoline
98V2170008 Sep 1998Fuel System, Gasoline
98V2190008 Sep 1998Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
98V2160008 Sep 1998Fuel System, Gasoline
98V2180008 Sep 1998Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

03V336000Received 12 Sep 2003. 9,120 units.
Structure / Motorcycle / Kickstand/Center Stand
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could allow unintended deployment of the sidestand, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V-03-05SAF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2004.
02V263000Received 25 Sep 2002. 9,120 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump can fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could cause poor engine performance and possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V-02-05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2002.
99V304000Received 1 Nov 1999. 2,000 units.
Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V-99-13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2000.
99V206000Received 2 Aug 1999. 3,247 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the throttle body valve disc threaded fasteners and apply a thread locking agent.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V-99-09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 1999.
99V088000Received 26 Apr 1999. 278 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Chassis wiring harness can come into contact with the rear shock absorber, causing damage to the harness.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of rear turn signal and brake/tail light functions could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will re-route the tail light wiring harness and add one tie strap.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V-99-09.
99V032000Received 16 Feb 1999. 715 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose can fail resulting in a fuel leak near the rear cylinder of the motorcycle and under the rider seat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace these fuel hoses.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number V99-08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Feb 1999.
98V302000Received 1 Dec 1998. 266 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel lines between the fuel filter and the fuel pump as well as the fuel return line.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 1998.
98V259000Received 13 Oct 1998. 266 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 1998.
98V217000Received 8 Sep 1998. 61 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel filter was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 1998.
98V219000Received 8 Sep 1998. 52 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel hose clamps.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 1998.
98V216000Received 8 Sep 1998. 61 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel level sending unit was incorrectly manufactured and could leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 1998.
98V218000Received 8 Sep 1998. 61 units.
Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The tail light bulbs can burn out prematurely due to the tail light bulb vibrating in the light socket.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could cause a visibility problem for the driver and oncoming vehicles.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will firm up the fitment of the taillight bulb and the electrical socket to prevent the bulb from vibrating.
Report filed by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 1998.

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Complaints by component

54 complaints, 60 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1999 Victory V92C
All 1999 vehicles

1999 Victory V92C: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1999 V92C	All 1999 vehicles	V92C, all years	Mentions
Power Train	716.7	96.5	710.1	43
Fuel System, Gasoline	50	28.3	58	3
Suspension	50	89.9	43.5	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	50	142.3	43.5	3
Structure	33.3	44.4	29	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	33.3	130.7	29	2
Fuel System, Other	16.7	6.9	14.5	1
Electrical System	16.7	79.2	14.5	1
Unknown or Other	16.7	18.4	14.5	1
Equipment	16.7	20	43.5	1

Complaints that report a crash: 5
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 3
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 20 Apr 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1999 Victory V92C, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2002, with 13 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1999 Victory V92C
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RP07001	Recall petition	TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP	Power Train	9 Nov 2007	25 Jan 2008
SQ99022	Safety query	REAR SPROCKET BOLTS	Power Train	13 Oct 1999	Open	99V304000
SQ99010	Safety query	TAILLIGHT WIRING RE-ROUTING	Exterior Lighting	15 Apr 1999	Open	99V088000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1999 Victory V92CThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1999 Victory V92C: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/victory/v92c/1999/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Victory V92C?: 25,247 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Victory V92C have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Victory V92C, model years 1999 to 2002. 12 of them name the 1999 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Victory V92C name most often?: Power Train: 43 of 60 component mentions, or 716.7 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 96.5 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Victory V92C open?: 2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 3 that name this model year.