The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V185000·Announced 2019-03-07

Polaris Recalls 2018-2019 Slingshot Motorcycles for Seat Belt Weld Defects

Polaris is recalling 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles because improperly welded seat belt brackets may detach, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 (improperly welded seat belt brackets) 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 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles due to a defect in the driver and passenger seat belt and seat back anchoring brackets. The brackets may have been improperly welded, and differences in the seat assembly may prevent the seat slider from latching properly, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

If the seat belt buckle or seat back detaches from the seat base, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Additionally, if the driver's seat moves unexpectedly, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket, seat back welds, and seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider does not latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2019. 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
3,311

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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