10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2015-01-20
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to december 16, 2014, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to december 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
Consequence
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2015. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2015-01-21
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to january 9, 2015, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to january 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
Consequence
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2015. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-11-20
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
Consequence
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2015. Owners may contact slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-05.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2015-11-20
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
Consequence
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2015. Owners may contact slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-05.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured march 4, 2014, to september 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Consequence
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in november 2016. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-16-06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured march 4, 2014, to september 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Consequence
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-16-06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2016-10-19
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured march 4, 2014, to september 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Consequence
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-16-06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 polaris 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 on april 16, 2018. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-18-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 polaris 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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 on april 16, 2018. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-18-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2019-10-21
Description
Polaris inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.