2005 Victory Kingpin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly (1) · Power Train (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 (6)
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
Electrical System:wiring 2006-05-01 · 060502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed. voice of victory. *tt
Suspension 2004-11-01 · 041102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2004-10-20 · 0403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
loose fuel line hose clamp at fuel rail. *tt
What owners report
2014-04-07 · Power Train · 14,000 mi“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 …”
2007-11-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 500 mi“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…”
2006-08-17 · 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 during operation. if the weld fails the operator can…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.