2009 VICTORY KINGPIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN
The 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Polaris Industries Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN, potentially affecting up to 1,688 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 02/26/13*LJ UPDATED 03/1/2013 *JS
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, USUALLY IN EARLY 1ST OR EARLY 2ND GEAR. ON THIS DATE THE ENGINE ALSO BEGAN SURGING AS THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAME TO A STOP. IT WOULD SURGE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES AS IT CAME TO AN IDLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VAN WALL MOTORSPORTS IN ANKENY, IA) AND AFTER A WEEK IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS SOMETHING WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX. POLARIS HAS AUTHORIZED THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ELECTRICAL HARNESS - WHICH IS EVIDENTLY AN ENTIRELY NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN
Polaris Industries Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-5-18 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 1 complaint
- 2007 VICTORY KINGPIN — 3 complaints
- 2008 VICTORY KINGPIN — 0 complaints
- 2009 VICTORY KINGPIN (current)
- 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN — 2 complaints
- 2011 VICTORY KINGPIN — 0 complaints
- 2012 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