The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V754000·Announced 2016-10-18

Polaris Recalls 2015-2017 Slingshot Motorcycles Due to Fuel Line Fire Risk

Polaris is recalling 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles because insufficient clearance between the fuel line and hood may cause a leak, increasing fire 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 fuel system defect that can lead to a fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between March 4, 2014, and October 7, 2016. The recall affects 17,795 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure. This lack of clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine fuel line and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, 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
17,795

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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