CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Problem
- Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
- Risk
- An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.
- 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
The alternator on certain Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. Over time, this can cause the alternator to crack and separate while the vehicle is running.
If the alternator separates, it creates a higher risk of fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The replacement alternator is free of charge at an authorized Polaris dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023, and you can contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Whether or not you have received a letter, check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Polaris Slingshot | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Polaris Slingshot R | 2022 |
| Polaris Slingshot S | 20222023 |
| Polaris Slingshot SL | 20222023 |
| Polaris Slingshot SLR | 20222023 |