2005 Victory Ness Kingpin recalls and problems

The 2005 Victory Ness Kingpin has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2005 compares

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3recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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3 recalls

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.

Vehicle Speed Control

Mar 15, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V095000 · 774 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the throttle twist grip May not return to the fully closed position due to metal to metal contact or debris between the throttle twist grip and the handlebar.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION DUE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT OR DEBRIS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR.

Risk: Restricted throttle movement could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will disassemble the throttle mechanism, clean the twist grip assembly and handlebar, lubricate moving parts and reassemble. Any worn or damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2005. Owners May contact Victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Polaris/Victory recall no. V-05-01.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

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.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Victory Ness Kingpin have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2005 Victory Ness Kingpin, the latest from Jul 19, 2005 (fuel system). 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 Ness Kingpin?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Victory Ness Kingpin.