Polaris 2016 Slingshot Back Over Prevention Recall: Fire and Crash Risk
Polaris recalls 2015-2016 Slingshot models with backup camera that may melt voltage regulator, causing fire or tail light failure. Owners must have camera inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling certain 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles that have a backup camera which can fail, potentially melting the voltage regulator and causing a fire or tail light failure. This could increase the risk of a crash due to the loss of the tail light. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227369-polaris-2016-slingshot-back-over-prevention-recall-fire-and-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227369-polaris-2016-slingshot-back-over-prevention-recall-fire-and-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V809000
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“Polaris 2016 Slingshot Back Over Prevention Recall: Fire and Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227369-polaris-2016-slingshot-back-over-prevention-recall-fire-and-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V809000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V809000).
Why it’s dangerous
The backup camera may fail internally, melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit. This can prevent the taillight from working, increasing the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SL LE models with backup cameras are affected. Riders using these vehicles without proper tail light function are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Polaris Slingshot model is from 2015-2016 and has a backup camera. The recall covers these specific models that may have the faulty camera system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris
Reach out to Polaris at 1-855-863-2284 to schedule a camera inspection and potential replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 48 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for action?
The recall began January 2, 2019, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the repair.
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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 #18V809000 (November 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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