The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Certain fuel pump/filter hoses and the fuel tank return hose can fail, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel lines between the fuel filter and the fuel pump as well as the fuel return line.
Contacts
Owner notification began december 3, 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 motorcycle 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 98V302000.
- 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.