Polaris Recalls 2017 Slingshot Models for Steering Bolt Tightening Defect
Polaris is recalling 2017 Slingshot, SL, and SLR vehicles because three steering and suspension bolts may be insufficiently tightened, potentially reducing vehicle handling.
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 affecting steering and suspension that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened.
This defect may result in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance. Reduced steering and suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. 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 — Side-by-Side
- Affected units
- 254
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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