Victory Ness Kingpin
Model Ness Kingpin made by Victory got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.
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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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 | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
05V095000 | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/21/2003 to 12/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 774 | 04/01/2005 | MFR | POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/15/2005 | 03/15/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Restricted throttle movement could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 |