2008 VICTORY KINGPIN Recall

Campaign:: 11V346000 on 07/04/2011
Component:: Equipment
Manufactured:: 12/31/2003 - 04/30/2011
Affected:: 1,688
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 VICTORY KINGPIN TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: V-08-02
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: Victory motorcycles: veci decal replacement: the veci decal on some 2008 model victory motorcycles has the wrong spark plug type listed. *pe
Bulletin:: V-07-10-01
Component:: 031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:: Victory motorcycle: inadequate free play or other system problems. rear brake free play adjustment is accomplished by measuring the amount of clearance between the brake pedal and the foot rest support bracket. *pe