2006 Victory Kingpin, 2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe, 2006 Victory Vegas and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING…
NHTSA campaign 06V259000 · Suspension · filed Jul 17, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
The risk
AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V259000 (manufacturer number V-06-02). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.