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Victory V92C Recall 98V218: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

NHTSA campaign 98V218, reported September 8, 1998, 61 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V218POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS CAN BURN OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THE TAIL LIGHT BULB VIBRATING IN THE LIGHT SOCKET.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FIRM UP THE FITMENT OF THE TAILLIGHT BULB AND THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET TO PREVENT THE BULB FROM VIBRATING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-612-542-0500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Victory V92C1999