Victory Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 98V219000

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose clamps do not properly seal the hose to the plastic coupler, nor the fuel pump, allowing fuel leakage.

The risk

In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS.

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 98V219000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1999 Victory V92C	57	12	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1999 Victory V92C

Questions

Is the 98V219000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V219000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V219000 announced?

POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Victory recall