Fuel system, gasolineRecall 98V-259 · 1999 Victory V92c
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 98V-259 covers 266 1999 Victory V92c for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V259000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1998 to September 28, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.