The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V755000·Announced 2016-10-19

Polaris Recalls 2015-2017 Slingshot Motorcycles Due to Weak Swing Arm

Polaris is recalling 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles because a weak swing arm may fracture, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insufficient swing arm strength) that may fracture and cause loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between March 4, 2014, and September 7, 2016. The recall involves 17,572 vehicles that may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

Due to the insufficient strength, the swing arm may fracture, resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the swing arm as necessary, 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
17,572

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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