Polaris 2018 SlingShot: Brake Pedal Separation Risk
Polaris recalls 2017-2018 SlingShot models with potential brake pedal separation causing loss of braking. Owners must have brake pedal retaining clip inspected and repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling certain 2017-2018 SlingShot motorcycles due to a risk that brake pedals could separate from the master cylinder, leading to loss of braking ability and potential crashes. This affects owners who need to have the brake pedal retaining clip inspected and repaired by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225280-polaris-2018-slingshot-brake-pedal-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225280-polaris-2018-slingshot-brake-pedal-separation-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V321000
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“Polaris 2018 SlingShot: Brake Pedal Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225280-polaris-2018-slingshot-brake-pedal-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V321000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V321000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, the motorcycle loses braking ability. This could lead to a crash if the rider needs to stop suddenly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Polaris SlingShot models are affected. Riders who have not had the brake pedal retaining clip inspected by a dealer are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your SlingShot model was made in 2017 or 2018. The recall covers Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-855-863-2284 to confirm your model and schedule a brake pedal inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Brake Pedal
Dealers will check the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 20 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- 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 #18V321000 (May 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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