2007 Victory Kingpin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Electrical System (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 (1)
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.
What owners report
2016-06-13 · Power Train · 21,000 mi“on three separate occasions the clutch and clutch assembly of my 2007 victory kingpin has broken. the first incident in july 2009 the motorcycle was stationary the clutch assembly was replaced by the dealership under warrenty due to a broken adjuster. the second incident in may 2011 the motorcycle was in motion and the clutch cable broke where it…”
2014-11-06 · Electrical System · 23,000 mi“electrical power to engine cuts out. gauges drop to zero and headlight extinguishes. turn signals continue to operate. engine re-starts immediately and continues until a re-occurrence happens which become more frequent as this continues. happens every ride. *tr…”
2012-10-15 · Power Train · 18,000 mi“came out of garage and pulled the clutch to engage 1st and the cable broke at the handle area. i have checked on multiple victory motorcycle forums and too many riders have had their cables break on them. this could be a safety issue if it were to happen on the highway during rush hour. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.