The problem
On certain motorcycles, material around the brazed vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Contacts
Victory recall no. V-03-06. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Victory dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V337000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.