CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Problem
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
- Risk
- Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, 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-16-06.
- 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
The rear swing arm on certain vehicles may have been built with insufficient strength. Over time, the swing arm can fracture, which may cause a loss of momentum or vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Polaris will notify you directly, and an authorized dealer will inspect the swing arm and repair or replace it as needed. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284, referencing recall number T-16-06, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 201520162017 |
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