2009 Victory Jackpot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (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 (2)
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 2008-12-24 · TSB-5-18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 the final torque spec. *pe
What owners report
2014-09-02 · Wheels · 12,300 mi“while riding the bike the bolts that hold the pulley wheel on the bike snapped leaving me stranded the bolts had to have been over torqued from the factory and finally gave way now the pulley bolts have never been removed took the bike to dealer and they broke another bolt while removing the rest of the pulley i have also found out they have since …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.