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2016-2017 Polaris Slingshot recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 18, 2016. It covers about 6,860 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,860
reported
Oct 18, 2016
owners notified
Dec 15, 2016
related complaints
8

Service brakes, hydraulic

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 16V752000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Polaris Slingshot service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 16V752000, reported on October 18, 2016, covers about 6,860 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V752000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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