CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
- Risk
- If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A bearing in the steering rack assembly may fail, allowing the steering pinion gear to disengage from the steering rack. This affects certain 2015 Slingshot models built between August 2014 and January 2015.
If the pinion gear disengages, the driver could lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284 if their vehicle is affected.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the steering rack assembly at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 2015 |
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