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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris 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.
- 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 brake pedal may have been installed incorrectly, allowing it to separate from the brake master cylinder. If this happens, the vehicle can lose its ability to brake, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect whether the brake pedal retaining clip is properly engaged and reassemble it if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners will also be notified by Polaris. You can check your VIN for open recalls and contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284, referencing recall number T-18-02.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 20172018 |
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