- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Victory Jackpot Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Victory Jackpot with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2011 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2008 has 0 and the 2010 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Jackpot year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Victory Jackpot problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2009 Victory Jackpot recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2009 Victory Jackpot
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While riding the bike the bolts that hold the pulley wheel on the bike snapped leaving me stranded the bolts had to have been over torqued from the factory and finally gave way now the pulley bolts have never been removed took the bike to dealer and they broke another bolt while removing the rest of the pulley I have also found out they have since 2009 switched from bolts to studs and nuts wonder why ?? I know why cause with using bolts this happens victory extended warranty says they won't cover bolts hmmm another I know why I am not the only person this has happened to I have read multiple times on victory owners threads online with them falling subject to the same issue. *Tr
Victory Jackpot: every year compared
All Jackpot years2009 Victory Jackpot vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Victory Jackpot | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2009 Victory Vision | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Victory Kingpin | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Victory Kingpin Eight Ball | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2009 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Victory Vision Tour | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Victory Jackpot
Does the 2009 Victory Jackpot have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Victory Jackpot: equipment (July 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Victory Jackpot?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Victory Jackpot had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 2, 2014 and the latest on September 2, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 Victory Jackpot a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Victory Jackpot year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Victory Jackpot years have the most complaints?
2006 (1), 2009 (1), 2014 (1). See every Victory Jackpot year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Victory Jackpot has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data