Victory VISION steering problems
17 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
74 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
15,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 64 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
17 of 74 complaints match this topic (23.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10468997 · 2012-08-02 (August 2, 2012)
RIDING 2 UP AT 25MPH WHEN STEERING LOCKED UP. IT WAS DETERMINED THE PLASTIC REAR PORTION OF THE FRONT FENDER BROKE OF AND LODGED INTO THE ENGINE COWL LOCKING UP THE FRONT TIRE. VICTORY HAD NO RECALL IN PLACE SO I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER FENDER. I LATER HAD A STEEL FENDER MADE AFTER READING OF OTHER INCIDENTS OF THE SAME NATURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10469285 · 2012-08-06 (August 6, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING POWER DUE TO THE PARTIALLY DETACHED FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT BOLT. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR FENDER WAS DISABLED AND REMOVED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT FENDER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A NEW HARDWARE MOUNTING KIT REQUIRED INSTALLMENT. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED ONE YEAR AGO AND THE FRONT FENDER MOU…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884361 · 2016-07-12 (July 12, 2016)
THE STEERING ON THE BIKE IS WOBBLING. AT FIRST I BELIEVED THE FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED SO I REPLACED IT. HOWEVER THIS WOBBLING CONTINUED AT TAKE UP AND LOW SPEEDS. ONCE THE BIKE GOT UP TO ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOURS IT STOPPED. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT FOLKS. HOWEVER THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR SIGNED OF LOST OIL. VERY DANGEROUS. I LOVE MY VISION BUT THIS IS GETTING TO BE TO MUCH.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10884361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10537719 · 2013-08-28 (August 28, 2013)
I AM WRITING TO FORMALLY FILE A COMPLAINT. NO INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TO ME YET. BUT THERE IS A WHOLE LOT OF VICTORY VISION RIDERS WHO HAVE HAD A FAILURE OF THE FRONT FENDER CRACKING AND WEDGING BEHIND THEIR FRONT WHEEL CAUSING STEERING FAILURE. ALL OF THE VISION RIDERS ARE ULTIMATELY CONCERNED AND WE HAVE PETITIONED VICTORY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE DENIED. DOES A DEATH HAVE TO OCCUR FOR ANYONE TO NOTICE? HERE ARE A FEW LINKS OF LENGTHY DISCUSSIONS. HTTP://WWW.THEVOG.NET/FORUM/THREAD/20731/REAR-PLASTIC-FRONT-FENDER-DESIGN-FLAW-FACTORY…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10537719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10536052 · 2013-08-19 (August 19, 2013)
THE FRONT FENDER ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS 2 PIECE. THE FRONT SECTION IS STAMPED STEEL AND THE REAR SECTION IS PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC REAR SECTION IS MOUNTED TO THE FORKS WITH 2 HEX HEAD BOLTS. THE PLASTIC FENDER CRACKS AT THE BOLT ATTACHMENT POINTS CAUSING THE REAR FENDER SECTION TO COME LOOSE AND JAM INTO THE FRONT FAIRING OPENING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL STEERING CONTROL IS LOST. THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES ONCE THEY GET APPROX. 2 YEARS OLD AND OLDER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,245 miles reported. Look up ODI 10536052 at NHTSA ↗