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NHTSA Recall 05V095000: Vehicle speed control

POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 774 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Victory Ness Kingpin.

774
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (April 1)
NHTSA campaign05V095000
Manufacturer campaignV-05-01
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report receivedMarch 15, 2005
Owner notificationApril 1, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motorcycles, the throttle twist grip may not return to the fully closed position due to metal to metal contact or debris between the throttle twist grip and the handlebar.

Safety risk

Restricted throttle movement could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will disassemble the throttle mechanism, clean the twist grip assembly and handlebar, lubricate moving parts and reassemble. Any worn or damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.

Notes

Polaris/victory recall no. V-05-01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V095000

Make and modelModel years
Victory Ness Kingpin2005
Victory Ness Vegas2004, 2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.