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2009 VICTORY KINGPIN

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 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.
1,688 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 7, 2013
Incident date: Mar 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 24, 2010
Incident date: May 14, 2010
2009 POLARIS/VICTORY KINGPIN LOW: PURCHASED NEW 11MAY2010 WITH 4 MILES. ON 14MAY2010 THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED BRIEFLY CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO BRIEFLY AND QUICKLY SLOW CONSIDERABLY, CAUSING A "LURCHING" FEEL. I THOUGHT IT WAS POSSIBLE LOW ON GAS AND FILLED IT WITH GAS. ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
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.
TSB-5-18 Dec 24, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: FUEL PUMP FINAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE FINAL TORQUE FOR THE NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINING SCREWS USED WAS NOT LISTED IN THE 2009 OWNER'S MANUALS. THE ON LINE SERVICE MANUALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH A NEW PAGE THAT LISTS T

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

VICTORY KINGPIN — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2009 (current) 1 2
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 3 View
2006 3 1 View
2005 4 3 View
2004 3 5 View

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HARDBALL 17 0 View
CROSS COUNTRY TOUR 17 9 View
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JACKPOT 12 4 View