Vehicle recall 05V095000 · March 15, 2005
Victory Ness Vegas and Ness Kingpin
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 15, 2005
- Filed by
- POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- V-05-01
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 774
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Victory Ness Kingpin (2005): 2005
- Victory Ness Vegas (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your Victory been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Victory dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.