2009 Victory Kingpin Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Victory Kingpin recalls

Most common 2009 Victory Kingpin problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2013-01-07, Vehicle Speed Control
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

2010-05-24, Electrical System
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 T

2009 Victory Kingpin questions

Does the 2009 Victory Kingpin have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Victory Kingpin: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Victory Kingpin?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Victory Kingpin has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.