Vehicle recall 11V346000 · July 5, 2011

Victory Vegas, Kingpin and 1 more model

The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V346000
Reported to NHTSA: July 5, 2011
Filed by: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: September 15, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,688
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 11V346000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Victory Jackpot (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Victory Kingpin (2004-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Victory Vegas (2003-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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