Polaris 2018 Slingshot Seats Recall: Risk of Crash During Crash
Polaris is recalling 2015-2018 Slingshot motorcycles due to potential seat detachment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers for weld issues or improper latching.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling all 2015-2018 Slingshot motorcycles because the driver's seat could detach during a crash, causing loss of control. This recall affects owners who need to have their seats inspected by dealers to prevent serious injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225282-polaris-2018-slingshot-seats-recall-risk-of-crash-during-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225282-polaris-2018-slingshot-seats-recall-risk-of-crash-during-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V195000
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“Polaris 2018 Slingshot Seats Recall: Risk of Crash During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225282-polaris-2018-slingshot-seats-recall-risk-of-crash-during-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V195000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V195000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detaches from the seat base, the driver could lose control during a crash. This might happen if the welds are missing or incomplete, or if the seat slider doesn't latch properly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles are affected. Drivers are at highest risk if the seat moves unexpectedly during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Polaris Slingshot motorcycles from 2015 to 2018. The driver's seat may have improper welds or a seat slider that doesn't latch correctly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-855-863-2284 to get details about the recall and seat inspection.
Have Seat Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will check seat belt bracket welds and seat slider latching function for issues.
Replace Seat Bases if Needed
If welds are missing or incomplete, or the slider doesn't latch properly, Polaris will replace the seat bases free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 21 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded, or the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider.
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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 #18V195000 (March 26, 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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