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2017 Polaris Slingshot

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

9
Open recalls
10
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
30
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

10 filed
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    3
  • Service Brakes
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Seat Belts
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Exterior Lighting
    1
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

12 campaigns
19V750000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS2019-10-18

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

RiskDamaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.

18V531000·SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR2018-08-15

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

RiskIn the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.

18V321000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES2018-05-16

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.

RiskIf the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.

18V195000·SEAT BELTS2018-03-26

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.

RiskIf 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.

FixPolaris 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.

18V195000·SEATS2018-03-26

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.

RiskIf 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.

FixPolaris 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.

17V357000·TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM2017-06-01

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

RiskContamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.

17V357000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING2017-06-01

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

RiskContamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.

17V158000·SUSPENSION:FRONT2017-03-10

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

RiskReduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.

+ 4 more recalls. Pagination is on the roadmap.

NHTSA investigations

8 actions
PE17005·SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2017-09-18 → 2019-03-25

Seatbelt Retractor Failure

Led to recall18V531000

PE17005·SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING2017-09-18 → 2019-03-25

Seatbelt Retractor Failure

Led to recall18V531000

PE17005·SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER2017-09-18 → 2019-03-25

Seatbelt Retractor Failure

Led to recall18V531000

PE17005·SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE2017-09-18 → 2019-03-25

Seatbelt Retractor Failure

Led to recall18V531000

PE17005·SEAT BELTS:FRONT2017-09-18 → 2019-03-25

Seatbelt Retractor Failure

Led to recall18V531000

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