Vehicle recall 06V259000 · July 17, 2006
Victory Kingpin, Kingpin Deluxe and 2 more models
On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.
- Consequence
- Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
- Notes
- Victory recall no. V-06-02.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
- 06V259000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 17, 2006
- Filed by
- POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- V-06-02
- Owner notification
- August 3, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,913
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Victory Kingpin (2006): 2006
- Victory Kingpin Deluxe (2006): 2006
- Victory Vegas (2006): 2006
- Victory Vegas Eight Ball (2006): 2006
Has your Victory been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.