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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Victory V92C (1999): 1999
Has your Victory been repaired?
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