Polaris 2017 Slingshot Service Brakes Recall: ABS and Traction Control Risk
Polaris recalls 2015-2017 Slingshot models with potential rear speed sensor contamination causing ABS and traction control failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must have swingarms inspected for missing grommets.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles because the rear swingarms may have missing sealing grommets. This could let road debris get into the rear speed sensor, disabling ABS and traction control systems and raising crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226308-polaris-2017-slingshot-service-brakes-recall-abs-and-traction-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226308-polaris-2017-slingshot-service-brakes-recall-abs-and-traction-control · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V357000
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“Polaris 2017 Slingshot Service Brakes Recall: ABS and Traction Control Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226308-polaris-2017-slingshot-service-brakes-recall-abs-and-traction-control. Based on NHTSA recall #17V357000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V357000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear swingarms may have missing sealing grommets that let road debris enter the rear wheel speed sensor. This contamination can disable the ABS and traction control systems, increasing crash risk during sudden maneuvers or slippery conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Polaris Slingshot vehicles are affected. Riders with the rear swingarms installed without sealing grommets are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2017 Slingshot has rear swingarms installed without sealing grommets. The recall covers vehicles previously fixed under NHTSA recall number 16V-255.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-888-704-5290 to confirm if your vehicle needs swingarm grommets installed.
Have Swingarms Inspected
Dealers will inspect your swingarms for missing grommets and install them if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- 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 #17V357000 (January 6, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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