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Polaris Slingshot Recall 19V185: Seat Belt and Seat Could Detach or Driver's Seat Could Slide

NHTSA campaign 19V185, reported March 7, 2019, 3,311 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The seat belt buckle and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded, so they could detach from the seat base. Separately, differences in the seat assembly may keep the seat slider from latching properly, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

If the seat belt buckle or seat back detaches in a crash, the risk of injury increases. If the driver's seat moves unexpectedly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and crash. Owners should contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284 (recall number T-18-01); the recall began April 11, 2019, and is an expansion of recall 18V-195.

Dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds and the seat slider latching function. If a weld is missing or incomplete, or the slider does not latch properly, the seat base will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V185Polaris Industries, Inc.
Component
SEAT BELTS; SEATS
Problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Risk
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
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 Slingshot20182019