2016-2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V752000
6,860 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Makes
- Polaris
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Potential units affected
- 6,860 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-10-18
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2016 Polaris SLINGSHOT
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
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.
What’s the fix?
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.