Polaris Recalls 2019 Slingshot Models Due to Circuit Breaker Defect
Polaris is recalling 2019 Slingshot models because a defective circuit breaker may cause sudden engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where an engine stall increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. The recall addresses a potential defect in a 10A circuit breaker that may trip unexpectedly. This malfunction can cause a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
An engine stall while operating the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 1,915 affected vehicles. Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership free of charge.
The recall began on January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284 for more information. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- POLARIS SLINGSHOT
- Brand
- POLARIS
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 1,915
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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