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2005 Victory Kingpin Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Victory Kingpin has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,322 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 11V346000 2011-07-05 1,688 affected
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…

Consequence

THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.

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.

POWER TRAIN 06V258000 2006-07-17 3,902 affected
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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 05V326000 2005-07-19 4,244 affected
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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 04V514000 2004-10-26 488 affected
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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-04-04

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-08-03

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2005-08-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Victory Kingpin as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.