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2005 Victory Ness Kingpin Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jul 19, 2005
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

05V326000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jul 19, 2005
4,244 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
The risk: INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number V-05-04(A)View on NHTSA.gov
05V095000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Mar 15, 2005
774 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number V-05-01View on NHTSA.gov
04V514000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Oct 26, 2004
488 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.
The risk: A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number V-04-03View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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