2004–2005 Victory Ness Vegas & 2005 Victory Ness Kingpin recall: speed control
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Restricted throttle movement could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V095000
- Manufacturer recall #
- V-05-01
- Manufacturer
- POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 774
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 1, 2005
- Built
- Oct 21, 2003 – Dec 16, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.