2022-2023 Polaris SLINGSHOT/SLINGSHOT R/SLINGSHOT S +2 - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 23V106000
163 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Makes
- Polaris
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Potential units affected
- 163 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2023-02-20
Affected vehicles
- 2023 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2023 Polaris SLINGSHOT S
- 2023 Polaris SLINGSHOT SL
- 2023 Polaris SLINGSHOT SLR
- 2022 Polaris SLINGSHOT R
- 2022 Polaris SLINGSHOT S
- 2022 Polaris SLINGSHOT SL
- 2022 Polaris SLINGSHOT SLR
What’s the problem?
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
What could happen?
An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
What’s the fix?
Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.