2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
3 recalls — 1 complaints — 10 TSBs
11V346000 Jul 5, 2011
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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, DOUBL... Read more
Consequence
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.
06V279000 Jul 27, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Consequence
IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
06V259000 Jul 17, 2006
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Consequence
AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Sep 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP AMERICAN ELITE (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 180/55B/18R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MAN... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SAF-16-01
Aug 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
A 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.
V-06-03
Jul 28, 2006
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY A TOOLING MARK, WHICH MAY ALLOW THE FUEL PUMP INLET PORT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FUEL PUMP BODY, CAUSING REDUCTION OF FUEL PRESSURE AT
V-06-03
Jul 28, 2006
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY A TOOLING MARK, WHICH MAY ALLOW THE FUEL PUMP INLET PORT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FUEL PUMP BODY, CAUSING REDUCTION OF FUEL PRESSURE AT
V-06-02
Jul 28, 2006
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: THE REAR AXLE FAILURE CAUSED BY A MATERIAL PROBLEM ON MODELS 2006 KINGPIN, VEGAS EIGHT BALL AND VEGAS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH A RETAINER PLATE STYLE REAR AXLE. *PE
0605
Jul 27, 2006
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MISSING CARB EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION LABEL - EXECUTIVE ORDER D-268. *TT
060602
Jun 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CORRECTION TO WIRING DIAGRAM FUEL PUMP WIRE COLOR. *TT
060502
May 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TURN SIGNAL WIRE COLOR AND POLARITY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED. VOICE OF VICTORY. *TT
060501
May 1, 2006
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PULLBACK HANDLEBARS REQUIRE A LONGER FRONT BRAKE LINE ON SOME 2006 MODELS. *TT
060301
Mar 1, 2006
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORY TACHOMETER KIT 2875006 HAVE BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE THE CONNECTION OF THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE. ON 2006 6 SPEED MODELS. VICTORY. *TT
050904
Sep 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL CAPACITY REDUCED TO 5 QUARTS ON MOST 2006 MODELS. *TT
VICTORY KINGPIN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VICTORY KINGPIN across all model years (2004–2012).
16
Total Recalls
16
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths