Recall 98V-259: 1999 Victory V92C

POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 1998, covering about 266 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-259
Report date
Oct 13, 1998
Vehicles affected
266
Owners notified
Oct 15, 1998

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.

Notes

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V259000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Victory V92C1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-259?

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.

How is recall 98V-259 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel sending unit gasket on these motorcycles.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.