2015-2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V754000
17,795 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Makes
- Polaris
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Potential units affected
- 17,795 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-10-18
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2016 Polaris SLINGSHOT
- 2015 Polaris SLINGSHOT
What’s the problem?
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
What could happen?
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What’s the fix?
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, 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-16-03.