The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V022000·Announced 2015-01-21

Polaris Recalls 2015 Slingshot Motorcycles Due to Steering Rack Defect

Polaris is recalling 2015 Slingshot and Slingshot SL motorcycles because a steering component may fail, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can result in a loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between August 26, 2014, and January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured between August 18, 2014, and January 10, 2015. The recall involves 1,896 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing on the steering rack assembly may fail. This failure can result in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack. If this occurs, the rider may lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POLARIS SLINGSHOT
Brand
POLARIS
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,896

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SLINGSHOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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