2005 Victory Kingpin
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Victory Kingpin. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Remedy
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.
On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
Incorrect hoses may leak fuel or crack. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
On certain motorcycles, the clamp that secures the high pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail may be loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose clamp may allow fuel to leak from the fuel rail fitting, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition and tighten the clamp. the recall began on november 1, 2004. owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2005 victory kingpin. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v258000 (power train) and took the motorcycle to the dealer for the completion of recall repairs. the following day, shifter weld linkage failed. The manufacturer was notified of the…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 victory kingpin. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v258000 (power train) and took the motorcycle to the dealer for the completion of recall repairs. the following day, shifter weld linkage failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the shifter weld linkage was replaced. the failure and the current mileage was 14,000. updated 05/29/14 ma the consumer had a professional bike builder re-weld the linkage. Updated 08/05/14
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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…
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
- Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly
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…
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 bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10179060A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE communications.
- 10026422Victory motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 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.
- 10020167Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color.
- 10020039Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. Voice of victory.
- 10015814Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. Victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer.
- 10010450Loose fuel line hose clamp at fuel rail.
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