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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.
Contacts
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).
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 98V259000.
- 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.