2017 Polaris Slingshot recalls (9)

Every 2017 Polaris Slingshot recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 19V750000

  Oct 18, 2019Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers

  Problem

  Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

  Risk

  Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.

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• Seat Belts · NHTSA 18V531000

  Aug 15, 2018Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

  Risk

  In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V321000

  May 16, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.

  Risk

  If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.

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• Seats · NHTSA 18V195000

  Mar 26, 2018Seats

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

  Risk

  If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.

  Full recall details for 18V195000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 17V158000

  Oct 3, 2017Steering

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

  Risk

  Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V357000

  Jan 6, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

  Risk

  Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 17V357000 →

• Power Train · NHTSA 16V755000

  Oct 19, 2016Power Train:Driveline

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

  Risk

  Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, 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-16-06.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V752000

  Oct 18, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic

  Problem

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

  Risk

  Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, 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-16-02.

  Full recall details for 16V752000 →

• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V754000

  Oct 18, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

  Problem

  Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.

  Risk

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 16V754000 →

2017 Polaris Slingshot complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, reporting 2 crashes, 3 injuries. Polaris has issued at least 35 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Electrical System3
• Seat Belts2
• Seats2
• Service Brakes2
• Steering2
• Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (16)
• Electrical System (11)
• Engine (4)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3)
• Power Train (3)
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)

Read Polaris Slingshot owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Polaris Slingshot

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Seatbelt Retractor Failure
  PE17005Opened Sep 18, 2017Closed Mar 25, 2019

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