Polaris 2017 Slingshot Fuel Line Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks
Polaris recalls 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles with potential fuel line leaks that could cause fire if gasoline contacts ignition sources. Owners must have fuel line replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles that may have fuel lines rubbing against the hood, which could leak gasoline and cause fire if there's an ignition source nearby. This affects vehicles made between March 2014 and October 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226307-polaris-2017-slingshot-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226307-polaris-2017-slingshot-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V754000
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“Polaris 2017 Slingshot Fuel Line Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226307-polaris-2017-slingshot-fuel-line-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #16V754000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V754000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel line may rub against the hood, causing leaks. If gasoline leaks near an ignition source like a spark or hot engine, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles made between March 4, 2014 and October 7, 2016 are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if gasoline leaks near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Slingshot was made between March 4, 2014 and October 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 confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free fuel line replacement.
Get Fuel Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the engine fuel line and inspect retention clips at no cost to fix the clearance issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, 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-16-03.
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 #16V754000 (October 18, 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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