CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris 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.
- 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
Three bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may not have been tightened enough during assembly. If they loosen, steering and/or front suspension performance can be reduced, which can affect how the vehicle handles.
Reduced steering or suspension performance increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any change in steering feel or handling.
Polaris will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts and tighten them correctly at no cost to you. You can contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284, referencing recall T-17-01, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 2017 |
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