Vehicle recall 98V259000 · October 13, 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 fuel sending unit gasket can swell providing inadequate sealing. If proper sealing is not provided, fuel can leak from the fuel tank.
Consequence: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.
Notes: Owner notification is expected to begin October 15, 1998. 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 polaris/victory at 1-612-417-8650.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: 98V259000
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 1998
Filed by: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: October 15, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 266
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 98V259000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Victory V92C (1999): 1999

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