Victory Recall 98V259000: Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA recall 98V259000 · announced October 13, 1998 · filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. · 266 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.