Victory Kingpin 2005
Model Kingpin made in 2005 by Victory got 2 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
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| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V326000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/04/2004 to 07/09/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4244 | 08/01/2005 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/19/2005 | 07/20/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Victory recall no. v-05-04(a).customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V514000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 488 | 11/01/2004 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/26/2004 | 11/01/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail may be loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loose clamp may allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reposition and tighten the clamp. the recall began on november 1, 2004. owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Polaris/victory recall no. v-04-03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 060502 | 05/01/2006 | 10020039 | Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. voice of victory. *tt | 07/05/2006 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| 0403 | 10/20/2004 | 10010450 | Loose fuel line hose clamp at fuel rail. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 1 | 05/17/2006 | |
| Refusal by dealer to correct safety recall on polaris, victory, kingpin motorcycle. victory safety recall notice 06v-258. warning and safety recall bulletin v-06-04. reason: a weld on the shift lever shaft on some 2004 & 2005 victory models may not meet victory quality standards and may fail during operation. if the weld fails the operator cannot shift gears increasing the risk of a crash. polaris industries does not answer e-mail or letters. prescott valley motorcycles does not answer e-mails. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 500 | 4 | 04/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 polaris victory kingpin motorcycle. while driving 2-20 mph, the contact heard a rubbing sound coming from the front and rear brakes. the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate. the contact stated that within 3,000 miles, the front brake pads became worn and he felt that the rotors caused the failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 4,000. updated 12/12/07 * bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | PRESCOTT VALLEY | 86314 | PRESCOTT VALLEY MOTORCYCLES | 928-772-4309 |