2013 Victory Judge recalls and problems

The 2013 Victory Judge has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Victory Judge vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Victory Judge recalls

Recall 12V-457: Equipment

Reported Sep 18, 2012 · 6,618 vehicles affected · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Risk: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

2013 Victory Judge problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Wheels1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,243 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Victory Judge complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 5,243 miles · reported Jan 26, 2019
"rapid decelerating while riding on the interstate" ( First issue). On the morning of december 3rd, 2018 I got on interstate 14 traveling south. After approximately 30 minutes of riding the bike, I noticed that my speed had decelerated from 60 MPH to 40 MPH. I quickly changed into the first lane of traffic to avoid a rear collision when all of a sudden the bike decelerated to 20 MPH. I suddenly began to panic so I quickly and safely moved over to the shoulder. I let the bike idle for a few minutes and safely merged into the first lane of the interstate. I rode the motorcycle safely back home…
Structure · at 5,200 miles · reported Oct 3, 2016
The 5 bolts that connect the belt pulley to the rear wheel sheared off completely. I was driving down a city street. I had just taken off from a stop light, shifted from 3rd to 4th gear and nothing happened. The bike would not grab and go forward. I tried to shift down and give gas again and nothing. I was going between 40-50mph. Luckily I was able to coast to the shoulder of the road unharmed. I got off my bike and began to inspect it when I saw a large bolt on the ground. I picked it up and realized it was hot so it must have come off my bike. A fellow motorcycle rider pulled over to make…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Victory Judge have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Victory Judge: 12V-457 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Victory Judge?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by wheels (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,243 miles.

Are Victory recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Victory dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.