Polaris 2017 Slingshot Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Nuts
Polaris is recalling 2017 Slingshot models with potentially loose steering nuts that could reduce handling and increase crash risk. Owners must have affected nuts tightened by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling 2017 Slingshot models because some steering nuts and bolts may be too loose, which could cause handling problems and increase crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226310-polaris-2017-slingshot-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226310-polaris-2017-slingshot-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V158000
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“Polaris 2017 Slingshot Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Loose Nuts.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226310-polaris-2017-slingshot-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #17V158000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V158000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose steering nuts and bolts can reduce steering and suspension performance, making the vehicle less stable during turns or sudden movements. This could lead to loss of control and a crash, especially in conditions requiring quick steering adjustments.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR models are affected. Riders who frequently use the vehicle for high-speed maneuvers or in rough terrain are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, or Slingshot SLR has the recall number T-17-01. The issue involves three bolted connections between the steering and front suspension.
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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 repair.
Have Dealers Replace Nuts and Bolts
Dealers will tighten the affected nuts and bolts correctly at no cost to fix the handling issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #17V158000 (October 3, 2017)
- 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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