Polaris 2019 Slingshot Seat Belts Recall: Crash Risk of Unlocked Belts
Polaris recalls 2017-2019 Slingshot models with seat belt retractor that may separate in crashes, risking injury. Owners must get free fix by August 2018 deadline.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling 2017-2019 Slingshot motorcycles because their seat belts might not lock during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners need to get a free fix from dealers to prevent this. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224275-polaris-2019-slingshot-seat-belts-recall-crash-risk-of-unlocked.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224275-polaris-2019-slingshot-seat-belts-recall-crash-risk-of-unlocked · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V531000
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“Polaris 2019 Slingshot Seat Belts Recall: Crash Risk of Unlocked Belts.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224275-polaris-2019-slingshot-seat-belts-recall-crash-risk-of-unlocked. Based on NHTSA recall #18V531000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V531000).
Why it’s dangerous
During a crash, the seat belt retractor on the opposite side of impact may separate. This prevents the seat belt from locking, which could lead to the rider not being properly restrained and sustaining injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot models are affected. Riders in crashes with the seat belt on the side opposite impact are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Slingshot is a 2017-2019 model. The recall covers Slingshot S, SL, GT LE, and SLR versions. This recall started August 28, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-855-863-2284 to get the free seat belt fix kit installed by a dealer.
Get Seat Belt Fix Kit Installed
Dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating during crashes at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 13 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my Slingshot is affected?
Your Slingshot is affected if it was made between 2017 and 2019, including Slingshot S, SL, GT LE, and SLR models.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V531000 (August 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.