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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05V326000POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 09/04/2004 to 07/09/2005V (Vehicle)424408/01/2005MFRPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.07/19/200507/20/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIncorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVictory recall no. v-05-04(a).customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration
04V514000POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. V (Vehicle)48811/01/2004MFRPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.10/26/200411/01/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail may be loose.
Consequence SummaryA loose clamp may allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reposition and tighten the clamp. the recall began on november 1, 2004. owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
NotesPolaris/victory recall no. v-04-03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05V095000POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 10/21/2003 to 12/16/2004V (Vehicle)77404/01/2005MFRPOLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.03/15/200503/15/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryRestricted throttle movement could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesPolaris/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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
V-06-0407/28/200610026422Victory 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. *pe10/27/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
040310/20/200410010450Loose fuel line hose clamp at fuel rail. *tt11/23/2004