The 2005 Victory Hammer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,956 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
Consequence
INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
POWER TRAIN05V2520002005-05-31712 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CAMSHAFT CHAIN DRIVE SPROCKET LOCATED ON THE CRANKSHAFT MAY HAVE CRACKED UPON INSTALLATION.
Consequence
IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT, THE SPROCKET MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION. SPROCKET FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LOWER RIGHT ENGINE COVER, INSPECT THE SPROCKET FOR CRACKS, AND REPLACE THE ENGINE OR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This is a victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light I heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later I was informed that one of the shift fork broke and…”
“This is a victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light I heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later I was informed that one of the shift fork broke and…”
“This is a victory motorcycle. When downshifting to arrive at a light I heard a clunk in the transmission area. Shifting became impossible within a few minutes. The motorcycle was towed to a victory dealer in harrisonburg, va and 2 weeks later I was informed that one of the shift fork broke and…”
“2005 victory hammer premium being driven on an interstate traveling 65 mph went over a dip in the road. The rear tire suddenly began to drag and lock; able to pull to side of roadway. Inspection shows that cast attachment point on swingarm for shock linkage fractured on both sides, resulting in…”
“During a routine tire change, the tech notified me of a crack in my swingarm. After he showed it to me they located a take off (a used) from someone who wanted a chrome swingarm instead of black. I was offered that used swingarm at a good price and had it swapped. I went back and brought home the…”
“13 months after I bought my victory hammer new the 2nd gear began to skip between 3200 and 3600 rpm's. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the 2nd gear trans rack. Parts free. Labor $1500. That happened around 8,000 miles. 24 month later @18,000miles 2nd gear started to skip again but this…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 victory hammer. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise as if the vehicle shifted out of the correct driveshaft. He pulled the vehicle over for inspection. He noticed that the lower belt of the belt system spontaneously fractured and became…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 30 mph, the transmissioin seized causing the rear wheel to lock. The drive belt had to be cut in order to roll the vehicle out of traffic. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer. The seizure was due to fractured teeth on the 2nd gear plate and a bent…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Victory Hammer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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