2004 Victory Kingpin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2011-07-05 · campaign 11V346000 · 1,688 vehicles
Defect: 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 W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
Risk: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-16 · SAF-16-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2006-07-28 · V-06-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory 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. *pe
Electrical System:wiring 2006-06-01 · 060602 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 2004-12-01 · 041204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front brake lever push rod installation. victory 1999 v92c, 2000 standard cruiser, 200 sport cruiser, 2001 standard, deluxe, sport cruiser, 2002 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 classic cruiser, touring cruiser, 2003 vegas, 2002-2004 classic cruiser, touring cruiser and 2003-2004 vegas and kin
Suspension 2004-11-01 · 041102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2004-06-01 · 040604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2005-10-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 4,957 mi“i had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. they informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. they provided the old pads when i picked up the bike and sure enough they were worn all the way to the metal. they had 4957 miles of use (since new). after becoming aware of this problem i have monitored the…”
2005-08-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 2,600 mi“rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final "wear out" occurred over a period of days. front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety instructors. have ridden motorcycles for 35 years and never …”
2004-11-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 540 mi“uneven wear on rear brake rotor and excessive heating of rotor with no brake usage. *jb…”
2004-10-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads · 2,500 mi“2004 victory kingpin motorcycle, rear brakes after only 2,500 miles are down to the metal. dealer says this is normal and victory (polaris) will not cover under this warranty. does not has a fix to prevent these brimbo brakes from warring out so quickly. if an owner of one of these bikes is not aware of how fast these brakes ware out they could …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.