The worst 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL problems
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Recalls 1
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1‑855‑863‑2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.
Recall number 23V466000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on Model Year 2020 and...
- On some Polaris models equipped with a Dual Sweep Analog (C4) gauge cluster, dealers and customers may see...
- Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging
- Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging
- This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles
- Polaris has received feedback that the security system is not re-enabling after the vehicle battery...
- We recently determined that some Model Year 2020-2023 Slingshot vehicles updated with RIDE COMMAND...
- This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE...
- Polaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and...
- This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot...
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Questions about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL
Is the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Polaris Slingshot SL have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
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