CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2016-2017 Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles built between December 28, 2015 and April 27, 2016 may have had their brake pressure switch overtightened during assembly. This can damage the switch seal and allow brake fluid to leak out.
A loss of brake fluid reduces brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and address the issue promptly.
Polaris will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals free of charge. Owners can contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 20162017 |
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