Polaris Recalls 2017-2019 Slingshot Models Due to Seatbelt Retractor Defect
Polaris is recalling 2017-2019 Slingshot motorcycles because the seatbelt retractor may separate in a crash, preventing the belt from locking and increasing injury 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 (seatbelt retractor separation) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. The recall involves a defect in the seatbelt retractor system. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, which prevents the seatbelt from locking.
If the seatbelt does not lock during a crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury. The recall began on August 28, 2018. Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge.
Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- POLARIS SLINGSHOT
- Brand
- POLARIS
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 10,658
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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