8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2017 slingshot, slingshot sl, and slingshot slr vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Consequence
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2017. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-17-01.
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 #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2017 slingshot, slingshot sl, and slingshot slr vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Consequence
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2017. Owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is t-17-01.
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 #4 - 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 #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 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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.