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Polaris 2019 Slingshot Electrical Recall: Engine Stall Risk

Polaris recalls 2019 Slingshot models with defective 10A circuit breaker causing engine stalls. Owners must get free repair to prevent crashes.

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What happened, in plain English

Polaris is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot motorcycles due to a defective 10A circuit breaker that can cause sudden engine stalls. This increases crash risk while riding. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224276-polaris-2019-slingshot-electrical-recall-engine-stall-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224276-polaris-2019-slingshot-electrical-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V881000

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“Polaris 2019 Slingshot Electrical Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224276-polaris-2019-slingshot-electrical-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V881000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V881000).

Why it’s dangerous

A defective 10A circuit breaker may trip unexpectedly, causing a sudden loss of power and engine stall. This can lead to loss of control and crashes while riding.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT models are affected. Riders are most at risk during operation when the engine stalls.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2019 Slingshot models (including SL, SLR, and GT variants). The recall started January 22, 2020, and applies to all these models.

  • Brand
    Polaris
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Get Free Repair Kit

    Polaris will provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions at no cost to owners.

  2. Contact Polaris Customer Service

    Call 1-855-863-2284 to get notified and schedule the repair.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 2 months.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Nov 12, 201912. Recall began: Jan 22, 2020220192020
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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 #19V881000 (November 12, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
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