2015-2018 Polaris SLINGSHOT - Seats recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V195000
24,235 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Makes
- Polaris
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Component
- SEATS
- Potential units affected
- 24,235 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-03-26
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2016 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2015 Polaris SLINGSHOT
What’s the 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.
What could happen?
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.
What’s the 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.