2017 Polaris Slingshot recalls

There are 9 safety recalls on record for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, covering 122,665 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported October 18, 2019 · 31,987 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 19V750000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported August 15, 2018 · 10,658 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V531000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported May 16, 2018 · 4,342 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V321000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 26, 2018 · 24,235 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V195000 · Recall details

Traction control systemReported June 1, 2017 · 8,962 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of the federal safety agency 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 17V357000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported March 10, 2017 · 254 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 17V158000 · Recall details

Power train: drivelineReported October 19, 2016 · 17,572 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V755000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported October 18, 2016 · 6,860 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V752000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 18, 2016 · 17,795 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V754000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Polaris Slingshot recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2017 Polaris Slingshot have?

9, covering electrical system, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

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