4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2019-12-12
Description
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.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - 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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2019-03-08
Description
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.
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 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.
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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-03-08
Description
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.
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 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.
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.