- The problem
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
- The risk
- If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Victory Kingpin Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Victory Kingpin have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2012 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
2012 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 2012 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 years2012 Victory Kingpin vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Victory Kingpin | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Victory Cross Country | 19 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Victory Vision | 4 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Victory Cross Roads | 4 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Victory High-Ball | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Victory Ness Vision | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Victory Vegas | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2012 Victory Kingpin
Does the 2012 Victory Kingpin have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Victory Kingpin: equipment (September 2012). 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 2012 Victory Kingpin had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 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 2012 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