Victory Kingpin 2004
Model Kingpin made in 2004 by Victory got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V346000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/2004 to 05/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1688 | 09/15/2011 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/05/2011 | 07/05/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V258000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/12/2005 to 03/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3902 | 08/03/2006 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Victory recall no. v-06-04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V187000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/12/2003 to 04/07/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3230 | 04/26/2004 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/19/2004 | 04/21/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a loss of rear braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged. owner notification began on april 26, 2004. owners should contact polaris/victory at 1-763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris/victory recall no. v-04-01a.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 060602 | 06/01/2006 | 10020167 | Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. *tt | 08/01/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 040602 | 06/01/2004 | 10009684 | Performance exhaust pn 2874288 instruction correction. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040604 | 06/01/2004 | 10009689 | Vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| V-06-04 | 07/28/2006 | 10026422 | Victory motorcycle: the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail, causing the shift pedal to become inoperable. models: vegas,kingpin, kingpin deluxe & ness signature series kingpin. csc letter was received. *pe | 10/27/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 041204 | 12/01/2004 | 10015937 | Front brake lever push rod installation. victory 1999 v92c, 2000 standard cruiser, 200 sport cruiser, 2001 standard, deluxe, sport cruiser, 2002 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 vegas, 2002-2004 | 08/17/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 040601 | 06/01/2004 | 10008455 | Following assembly instructions when positioning the front turn signal mounts on the fork tubes during set-up. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 041102 | 11/01/2004 | 10015814 | Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt | 08/12/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 4957 | 1 | 01/15/2005 |
| I had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. they informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. they provided the old pads when i picked up the bike and sure enough they were worn all the way to the metal. they had 4957 miles of use (since new). after becoming aware of this problem i have monitored the rear brake more closely. without any use of the back brake the rear caliper and disc become hot after only a few miles of riding. the rear brake is maintaining constant pressure on the disc even when the brake pedal is not applied. the pressure is causing excessive wear to the pads, heat to the disc, and common sense would say decreased performance of the rear brake. added heat and friction creates brake fad and decreased performance. the dealer says the rear brakes are functioning properly and rear brakes on victory's just drag.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 2600 | 1 | 09/15/2004 |
| Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final wear out occurred over a period of days. front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety instructors. have ridden motorcycles for 35 years and never gone through rear brakes in under a year and 2600 miles. this is a design defect reported by numerous people in different victory motorcycle clubs. *jb | |||
| 10/27/2004 | 2500 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| 2004 victory kingpin motorcycle, rear brakes after only 2,500 miles are down to the metal. dealer says this is normal and victory (polaris) will not cover under this warranty. does not has a fix to prevent these brimbo brakes from warring out so quickly. if an owner of one of these bikes is not aware of how fast these brakes ware out they could have a fatal accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 2600 | 1 | 09/15/2004 |
| Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final wear out occurred over a period of days. front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety instructors. have ridden motorcycles for 35 years and never gone through rear brakes in under a year and 2600 miles. this is a design defect reported by numerous people in different victory motorcycle clubs. *jb | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 540 | 1 | 10/17/2004 |
| Uneven wear on rear brake rotor and excessive heating of rotor with no brake usage. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | VICTORVILLE | 92392 | BCS WEST, LLC | 760 955-2430 |
| TX | KATY | 77494 | POLARIS WEST | 281-391-8800 |
| VA | HAMPTON | 23666 | ALL OUT DOORS POWERSPORTS | 757-825-0067 |
| VA | NEWPORT NEWS | ALL OUTDOOR SPORTS |