NHTSA Campaign Id 06V258000; Date: Jul. 17, 2006
If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2004 Victory Kingpin; 2005 Victory Kingpin; 2004 Victory Vegas
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Manufactured by: Polaris Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,902
Recall Summary:On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
Recall Notes:Victory recall no. V-06-04. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 2006
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