The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The tail light bulbs can burn out prematurely due to the tail light bulb vibrating in the light socket.
The risk
This condition could cause a visibility problem for the driver and oncoming vehicles.
The fix
Dealers will firm up the fitment of the taillight bulb and the electrical socket to prevent the bulb from vibrating.
Contacts
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).
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 98V218000.
- 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.