2009 Victory Kingpin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · 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 (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
2013-01-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi“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 assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the fai…”
2010-05-24 · Electrical System · 50 mi“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. on 15may2010 it did this again several times, usua…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.