2005 Victory Kingpin recalls and problems

The 2005 Victory Kingpin has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2005 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 Kingpin model years — 2nd most.

4recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

14,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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4 recalls

Equipment

Jul 5, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V346000 · 1,688 vehicles

Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 Victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2004, through May 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.

Original NHTSA wording

POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2012 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 VICTORY JACKPOT MOTORCYCLES, AND 2003-2012 VEGAS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY SEATS, PART NUMBERS 2876641-01 SEAT, KINGPIN TOURING, DOUBLE BACKREST AND PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.

Risk: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.

Original NHTSA wording

THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.

Remedy & notes

Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall began on September 15, 2011. Owners May contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Power Train

Jul 17, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V258000 · 3,902 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft May fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.

Risk: If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2006. Owners May contact Victory at 763-417-8650.

Victory recall no. V-06-04.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Fuel System

Jul 19, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V326000 · 4,244 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Incorrect hoses May leak fuel or crack. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Victory recall no. V-05-04(a).customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Fuel System

Oct 26, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V514000 · 488 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail May be loose.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.

Risk: A loose clamp May allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reposition and tighten the clamp. The recall began on November 1, 2004. Owners should contact Victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Polaris/Victory recall no. V-04-03. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train2

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005 vs. other Victory Kingpin years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Victory Kingpin have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2005 Victory Kingpin, the latest from Jul 5, 2011 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Victory Kingpin?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (2), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.