CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
- Risk
- Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have rear wheel studs that may not have been fully pressed into the axle. Over time, these studs could come loose.
If the rear wheel studs loosen, a wheel could detach while the vehicle is in use, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the vehicle checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the rear axle and stud assembly and replace it if needed, at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 20202021 |
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