2004 Victory Kingpin Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Victory Kingpin, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 Victory Kingpin
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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…
Remedy: 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.
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Floor shift (power train)
On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact polaris/victory at 1-763-417-8650.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Victory Kingpin have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,649 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. They informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. They provided the old pads when i picked up the bike and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. Brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final "wear out" occurred over a period of days. Front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Victory Kingpin model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Victory Kingpin model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Victory Kingpin | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 Victory Kingpin | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 Victory Kingpin | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Victory Kingpin | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Victory Kingpin
How do I know if my 2004 Victory Kingpin has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Victory Kingpin; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Victory dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V187000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Victory models
- V9281 complaints
- Vision74 complaints
- Cross Country66 complaints
- V92SC Sportcruiser49 complaints
- V92C37 complaints
- Vegas18 complaints
- Vision Tour14 complaints
- Hammer11 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.