Vehicle recall 03V229000 · June 20, 2003
2003 Victory Vegas
On certain motorcycles with 49 state engine calibration, the fuel tank vent line could be plugged causing potential expulsion of fuel when the fuel cap is opened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles with 49 state engine calibration, the fuel tank vent line could be plugged causing potential expulsion of fuel when the fuel cap is opened.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- 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.
- Notes
- Polaris/victory recall no. V-03-04.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 20, 2003
- Filed by
- POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- V-03-04
- Owner notification
- July 25, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,070
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Victory Vegas (2003): 2003
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