THOR VEGAS 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : THOR | Model : VEGAS | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-06-25 - 2003-05-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V229000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-07-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-06-20 | Date Added to Database: 2003-06-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V-03-04 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1070 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH 49 STATE ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-03-04.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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