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Polaris Slingshot Recall 18V531: Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V531, reported August 15, 2018, 10,658 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain front seat belt retractors may separate during a crash, specifically on the side opposite the impact. If that happens, the seat belt may not lock, so the occupant may not be properly restrained and faces a higher risk of injury.

Owners will be notified by Polaris. Authorized dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in a crash. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284, referencing recall number T-18-03.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V531Polaris Industries, Inc.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
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.

Affected vehicles

Polaris Slingshot201720182019