The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V531000·Announced 2018-08-15

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

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 (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
Hazard
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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