The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V629000·Announced 2021-08-10

2020-2021 Polaris Slingshot vehicles recalled for loose rear wheel studs

Polaris is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles because rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, risking wheel detachment and crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected parts free of charge.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel studs not fully installed in the axle) that could result in wheel detachment and crashes, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe severity.

Plain-English summary

Polaris, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.

Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 4,744 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 27, 2021.

Owners should contact their Polaris dealer to have the rear axle/stud assembly inspected and replaced at no charge. For additional information, owners can contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
POLARIS SLINGSHOT
Brand
POLARIS
Manufacturer
Polaris, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheels / Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
4,744

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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