Polaris 2017 SlingShot Power Train Recall: Swing Arm Fracture Risk
Polaris recalls 2015-2017 SlingShot motorcycles with potentially weak swing arms that could fracture, causing loss of control. Owners must have swing arms inspected and repaired or replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling certain 2015-2017 SlingShot motorcycles due to a risk that the swing arm could fracture, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential crashes. This recall affects vehicles manufactured between March 2014 and September 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226306-polaris-2017-slingshot-power-train-recall-swing-arm-fracture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226306-polaris-2017-slingshot-power-train-recall-swing-arm-fracture-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V755000
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“Polaris 2017 SlingShot Power Train Recall: Swing Arm Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226306-polaris-2017-slingshot-power-train-recall-swing-arm-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V755000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V755000).
Why it’s dangerous
The swing arm may fracture due to insufficient strength, causing a loss of momentum or vehicle control. This could lead to a crash if the rider is not able to maintain control of the motorcycle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Polaris SlingShot motorcycles manufactured between March 4, 2014, and September 7, 2016 are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of losing control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your SlingShot motorcycle was manufactured between March 4, 2014, and September 7, 2016. The recall covers model years 2015 through 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-855-863-2284 to have your swing arm inspected and repaired or replaced free of charge.
Have Swing Arm Inspected
Dealers will inspect your swing arm and repair or replace it if necessary to prevent fracture.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- 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 #16V755000 (October 19, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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