Polaris recalls 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles with loose rear wheel studs that could detach, causing crashes. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace parts free.
Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles because rear wheel studs might not be fully pressed into the axle, potentially causing wheel detachment and crashes. This affects owners who bought these models between 2020 and 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79957-polaris-2020-slingshot-wheels-recall-loose-studs-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79957-polaris-2020-slingshot-wheels-recall-loose-studs-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V629000
“Polaris 2020 Slingshot Wheels Recall: Loose Studs Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79957-polaris-2020-slingshot-wheels-recall-loose-studs-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V629000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V629000).
Loose rear wheel studs can become detached during normal use, which may cause the wheel to come off the vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash due to loss of control.
Owners of 2020-2021 Polaris Slingshot vehicles are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of crashes if wheel studs detach.
Check if your vehicle was purchased between 2020 and 2021. The recall applies to Polaris Slingshot models with loose rear wheel studs that may not be fully pressed into the axle.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the rear axle/stud assembly if needed, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Check if your Polaris Slingshot was purchased between 2020 and 2021.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle/stud assembly if necessary, free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polaris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V629000 — Polaris Polaris Hello, I own a Polaris that is covered by recall 21V629000 from Polaris. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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