My motorcycle stalls / losses power on its own at any speed, both cold or warmed up. This is extremely dangerous - when in traffic or especially crossing a busy intersection. From a stop light or sign- I have entered into intersections 4 times, when the bike stalled out. Very unsafe when vehicles are confused and people panic. Note, twice the rear wheel locked up, causing to loose control. I'm lucky to be alive. Victory / polaris must resolve this "unsafe at any speed" stalling issue before deaths begin to pile up!!!
The worst 2012 Victory Vegas problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
- Risk
- If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1‑888‑704‑5290.
Recall number 12V457000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2004, through may 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.
- Risk
- The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
- Remedy
- Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1‑888‑704‑5290.
Recall number 11V346000 · Recall details
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Is the 2012 Victory Vegas reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Victory Vegas, close to a typical Vegas model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Victory Vegas?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Victory Vegas have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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