NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2005 Victory Kingpin, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VICTORY KINGPIN.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2011-07-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 SE (excerpt)
Consequence: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-07-17. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-07-19. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
Consequence: INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-10-26. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence: A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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10179060
Date: 2016-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
10026422
Date: 2006-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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
10020167
Date: 2006-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CORRECTION TO WIRING DIAGRAM FUEL PUMP WIRE COLOR. *TT
10020039
Date: 2006-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
TURN SIGNAL WIRE COLOR AND POLARITY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED. VOICE OF VICTORY. *TT
10015814
Date: 2004-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE SIMPLIFIED. VICTORY 2003-2005 VEGAS, KINGPIN, & HAMMER. *TT
10010450
Date: 2004-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
LOOSE FUEL LINE HOSE CLAMP AT FUEL RAIL. *TT