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Vehicle recall 98V218000 · September 8, 1998

1999 Victory V92C

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The tail light bulbs can burn out prematurely due to the tail light bulb vibrating in the light socket.
Consequence
This condition could cause a visibility problem for the driver and oncoming vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will firm up the fitment of the taillight bulb and the electrical socket to prevent the bulb from vibrating.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin September 15, 1998.OWNERS who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact polaris/victory at 1-612-542-0500.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
98V218000
Reported to NHTSA
September 8, 1998
Filed by
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
September 15, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
61
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Recall 98V218000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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