2015-2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V755000
17,572 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Makes
- Polaris
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Potential units affected
- 17,572 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-10-19
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2016 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2015 Polaris SLINGSHOT
What’s the 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.
What could happen?
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.
What’s the 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.