2006 VICTORY KINGPIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
The 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SUSPENSION:REAR. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN, potentially affecting up to 6,385 vehicles.
Recall 11V346000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,688 vehicles 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 PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V279000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,784 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.
View full details →Recall 06V259000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 2,913 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Consequence: AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP AMERICAN ELITE (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 180/55B/18R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V-06-02 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
VICTORY MOTORCYCLE: THE REAR AXLE FAILURE CAUSED BY A MATERIAL PROBLEM ON MODELS 2006 KINGPIN, VEGAS EIGHT BALL AND VEGAS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH A RETAINER PLATE STYLE REAR AXLE. *PE
060502 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TURN SIGNAL WIRE COLOR AND POLARITY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED. VOICE OF VICTORY. *TT
060501 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PULLBACK HANDLEBARS REQUIRE A LONGER FRONT BRAKE LINE ON SOME 2006 MODELS. *TT
050904 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL CAPACITY REDUCED TO 5 QUARTS ON MOST 2006 MODELS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY KINGPIN
- 2004 VICTORY KINGPIN — 5 complaints
- 2005 VICTORY KINGPIN — 3 complaints
- 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN (current)
- 2007 VICTORY KINGPIN — 3 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY KINGPIN — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN — 2 complaints
- 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN — 2 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY KINGPIN — 0 complaints
Other VICTORY Models
- VICTORY VISION — 92 total complaints
- VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 88 total complaints
- VICTORY V92 — 83 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY VISION TOUR — 15 total complaints