The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V752000·Announced 2016-10-18

Polaris Recalls 2016-2017 Slingshot Motorcycles for Brake Seal Defect

Polaris is recalling 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles because an over-tightened brake pressure switch may leak fluid, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.

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 braking system that results in reduced brake performance and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between December 28, 2015, and April 27, 2016. The recall involves 6,860 vehicles.

The brake pressure switch in these motorcycles may have been over-tightened during manufacturing. This over-tightening can damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak. A leak in the brake fluid results in reduced brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals free of charge. The recall began in December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POLARIS SLINGSHOT
Brand
POLARIS
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,860

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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