The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V346000·Announced 2011-07-05

Polaris Recalls Victory Motorcycles Due to Backrest Support Separation Risk

Polaris is recalling specific Victory Jackpot, Kingpin, and Vegas motorcycles because the accessory seat backrest support can separate while in use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where a component can separate while in use, posing a risk of passenger injury or falling from the motorcycle. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Victory Kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 Victory Jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 Vegas motorcycles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2004, through May 1, 2011, that are equipped with specific accessory seats, including part numbers 2876641-01 (Kingpin Touring, Double Backrest) and 2875961-01 (Jackpot Touring w/Backrest).

The defect involves the backrest support, which can separate from the motorcycle while in use. If this occurs, the passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VICTORY JACKPOT, KINGPIN, VEGAS
Brand
VICTORY
Manufacturer
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,688

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • JACKPOT
  • KINGPIN
  • VEGAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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