- 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
2011 Victory Kingpin Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Victory Kingpin have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2011 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Kingpin year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Victory Kingpin 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
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No complaints about the 2011 Victory Kingpin yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Victory Kingpin: every year compared
All Kingpin years2011 Victory Kingpin vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Victory Kingpin | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2011 Victory Vision | 12 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Cross Country | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Cross Roads | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Vision Eight Ball | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Victory Kingpin Eight Ball | 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 2011 Victory Kingpin
Does the 2011 Victory Kingpin have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Victory Kingpin: 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.
How many complaints has the 2011 Victory Kingpin had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Victory Kingpin a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Victory Kingpin 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 Kingpin years have the most complaints?
2004 (4), 2005 (3), 2007 (3). See every Victory Kingpin year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Victory Kingpin 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