01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Polaris Slingshot recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V881000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 11, 2019
- Potential units
- 1,915campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02.
Owner notification: January 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Polaris Inc.
NHTSA 19V750000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 18, 2019
- Potential units
- 31,987campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Why it matters: Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.
Owner notification: October 24, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Polaris Inc.
NHTSA 19V185000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS, SEATS
- Report received
- March 7, 2019
- Potential units
- 3,311campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Why it matters: If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
Owner notification: April 11, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 18V531000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- August 15, 2018
- Potential units
- 10,658campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
Owner notification: August 28, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc.
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