Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
11 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Polaris Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-19-01
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2019
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-18-04
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-18-01
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-17-04
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2017
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-16-06
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-16-02
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T-16-03
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: SLI-15-05
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2015
Consumer Complaints
41 ComplaintsPolaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10985693
Recall Date: May 15, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10958488
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10958488
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Mfg Campaign: 10958033
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD PULL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN
Mfg Campaign: 10958033
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10939575
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10939575
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V752000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM), AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 10939575
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2017
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 01/23/17 *BF *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 01/23/17 *BF *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 01/23/17 *BF *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10938591
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Corrective Action:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Additional Notes:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Mfg Campaign: 10925327
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Corrective Action:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Additional Notes:
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10919981. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS RECALL. THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT I CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF MY SLINGSHOT IF I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, WHICH I AM NOT WILLING TO DO. ONCE AGAIN I CONTACTED POLARIS WHO TOLD ME THAT IT STILL IS NO CONSIDERED A "DO NOT RIDE" RECALL. WHY THEN WOULD THE DEALER REQUIRE THAT I SIGN A WAIVER OF LIABILITY IN ORDER TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THAT I OWN? IN ADDITION, WHILE POLARIS CAN NOT TELL ME WHEN THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL AND THAT IT WILL LIKELY BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I MAINTAIN THAT IF I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR A MINIMUM OF A MONTH, POLARIS SHOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION. POLARIS HAS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH COMPENSATION. IT WOULD SEEM THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR OWNERS WOULD BE TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST POLARIS FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF USE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH THEY HAVE PAID FOR OR ARE PAYING FOR.
Mfg Campaign: 10925327
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Corrective Action:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Additional Notes:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Mfg Campaign: 10924352
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Corrective Action:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Additional Notes:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Mfg Campaign: 10924352
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Corrective Action:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Additional Notes:
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD.
Mfg Campaign: 10924352
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON 10/28/2016 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, FREEDOM POWERSPORTS, WEATHERFORD, TX TO HAVE A MINOR, BUT PERSISTENT FLUID LEAK CORRECTED. WHEN I ARRIVED THE DEALER'S SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWING ARM AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAINTAIN POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECT WERE RECEIVED AND INSTALLED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED IT WOULD BE "AT LEAST A MONTH" BEFORE I COULD EXPECT IT TO BE RETURNED TO MY POSSESSION. HE STATED THAT A "DO NOT RIDE, DO NOT SALE" ORDER HAD BEEN GIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BY POLARIS. HE FURTHER STATED THE SWING ARMS COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I ACCEPTED THIS EXPLANATION DUE TO THE POTENTIAL DIRE CONSEQUENCES. IN TURN, I CONTACTED POLARIS CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO TOLD ME THAT IT (AND I HAVE AN E-MAIL TO SUPPORT) THAT IT WAS NOT A "DO NOT RIDE" ORDER THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN AT MY DISCRETION, ETC., CONTRADICTING WHAT THE DEALER HAD TOLD ME. I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP ON OCTOBER 29, 2016 WHO TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMING POLARIS SLINGSHOT OWNERS OF THE INFORMATION THEY HAD BEEN GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THAT POLARIS HAD CONTACTED THEM FOLLOWING MY CALL TO POLARIS STATING THAT THEY WERE MISINFORMED, ETC. THIS HAS POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES TO OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEEMS TO PRESENT A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT POLARIS IS NOW TRYING TO COVER UP. THIS CONSUMER IS LEFT WITH NO CONFIDENCE ABOUT POLARIS, THE VEHICLE AND/OR THE DEALER AS A RESULT. THE FACTS RELATED TO THIS "SAFETY BULLETIN" NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES AND THE OWNERS, ASSUMING THE FACT IS THE PARTS WILL NO BE AVAILABLE SOON, SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THE LACK OF ACCURATE COMMUNICATIONS IS ALSO A CONCERN.
Corrective Action:
ON 10/28/2016 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, FREEDOM POWERSPORTS, WEATHERFORD, TX TO HAVE A MINOR, BUT PERSISTENT FLUID LEAK CORRECTED. WHEN I ARRIVED THE DEALER'S SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWING ARM AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAINTAIN POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECT WERE RECEIVED AND INSTALLED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED IT WOULD BE "AT LEAST A MONTH" BEFORE I COULD EXPECT IT TO BE RETURNED TO MY POSSESSION. HE STATED THAT A "DO NOT RIDE, DO NOT SALE" ORDER HAD BEEN GIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BY POLARIS. HE FURTHER STATED THE SWING ARMS COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I ACCEPTED THIS EXPLANATION DUE TO THE POTENTIAL DIRE CONSEQUENCES. IN TURN, I CONTACTED POLARIS CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO TOLD ME THAT IT (AND I HAVE AN E-MAIL TO SUPPORT) THAT IT WAS NOT A "DO NOT RIDE" ORDER THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN AT MY DISCRETION, ETC., CONTRADICTING WHAT THE DEALER HAD TOLD ME. I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP ON OCTOBER 29, 2016 WHO TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMING POLARIS SLINGSHOT OWNERS OF THE INFORMATION THEY HAD BEEN GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THAT POLARIS HAD CONTACTED THEM FOLLOWING MY CALL TO POLARIS STATING THAT THEY WERE MISINFORMED, ETC. THIS HAS POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES TO OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEEMS TO PRESENT A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT POLARIS IS NOW TRYING TO COVER UP. THIS CONSUMER IS LEFT WITH NO CONFIDENCE ABOUT POLARIS, THE VEHICLE AND/OR THE DEALER AS A RESULT. THE FACTS RELATED TO THIS "SAFETY BULLETIN" NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES AND THE OWNERS, ASSUMING THE FACT IS THE PARTS WILL NO BE AVAILABLE SOON, SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THE LACK OF ACCURATE COMMUNICATIONS IS ALSO A CONCERN.
Additional Notes:
ON 10/28/2016 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, FREEDOM POWERSPORTS, WEATHERFORD, TX TO HAVE A MINOR, BUT PERSISTENT FLUID LEAK CORRECTED. WHEN I ARRIVED THE DEALER'S SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWING ARM AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAINTAIN POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECT WERE RECEIVED AND INSTALLED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED IT WOULD BE "AT LEAST A MONTH" BEFORE I COULD EXPECT IT TO BE RETURNED TO MY POSSESSION. HE STATED THAT A "DO NOT RIDE, DO NOT SALE" ORDER HAD BEEN GIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BY POLARIS. HE FURTHER STATED THE SWING ARMS COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I ACCEPTED THIS EXPLANATION DUE TO THE POTENTIAL DIRE CONSEQUENCES. IN TURN, I CONTACTED POLARIS CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO TOLD ME THAT IT (AND I HAVE AN E-MAIL TO SUPPORT) THAT IT WAS NOT A "DO NOT RIDE" ORDER THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN AT MY DISCRETION, ETC., CONTRADICTING WHAT THE DEALER HAD TOLD ME. I CONTACTED THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP ON OCTOBER 29, 2016 WHO TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMING POLARIS SLINGSHOT OWNERS OF THE INFORMATION THEY HAD BEEN GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THAT POLARIS HAD CONTACTED THEM FOLLOWING MY CALL TO POLARIS STATING THAT THEY WERE MISINFORMED, ETC. THIS HAS POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES TO OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND SEEMS TO PRESENT A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT POLARIS IS NOW TRYING TO COVER UP. THIS CONSUMER IS LEFT WITH NO CONFIDENCE ABOUT POLARIS, THE VEHICLE AND/OR THE DEALER AS A RESULT. THE FACTS RELATED TO THIS "SAFETY BULLETIN" NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES AND THE OWNERS, ASSUMING THE FACT IS THE PARTS WILL NO BE AVAILABLE SOON, SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THE LACK OF ACCURATE COMMUNICATIONS IS ALSO A CONCERN.
Mfg Campaign: 10919981
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLAMES NEAR HIS FEET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,580.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLAMES NEAR HIS FEET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,580.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLAMES NEAR HIS FEET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,580.
Mfg Campaign: 10904508
Recall Date: Sep 7, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Corrective Action:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Additional Notes:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Mfg Campaign: 10875132
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Corrective Action:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Additional Notes:
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES OUT OF POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT WOULD FLY BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IT SEEMED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE STEERING. *JB
Mfg Campaign: 10875132
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I WAS COMING OUT OF A ROUND A BOUT INTERSECTION IN THE CITY, WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO IT AND AND A RIGHT TURN OUT OF IT. JUST AS I CAME OUT OF THE TURN, THERE WAS A JOLT AND AS IF I'D BEEN HIT FROM THE SIDE IN REAR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF IT AND INTO A PARKING LOT THAT WAS RIGHT THERE. I WAS ONLY MOVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE SWING ARM SNAPPED FROM THE STRESS OF THE TURN. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, I MAY WELL HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Corrective Action:
I WAS COMING OUT OF A ROUND A BOUT INTERSECTION IN THE CITY, WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO IT AND AND A RIGHT TURN OUT OF IT. JUST AS I CAME OUT OF THE TURN, THERE WAS A JOLT AND AS IF I'D BEEN HIT FROM THE SIDE IN REAR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF IT AND INTO A PARKING LOT THAT WAS RIGHT THERE. I WAS ONLY MOVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE SWING ARM SNAPPED FROM THE STRESS OF THE TURN. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, I MAY WELL HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Additional Notes:
I WAS COMING OUT OF A ROUND A BOUT INTERSECTION IN THE CITY, WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO IT AND AND A RIGHT TURN OUT OF IT. JUST AS I CAME OUT OF THE TURN, THERE WAS A JOLT AND AS IF I'D BEEN HIT FROM THE SIDE IN REAR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF IT AND INTO A PARKING LOT THAT WAS RIGHT THERE. I WAS ONLY MOVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE SWING ARM SNAPPED FROM THE STRESS OF THE TURN. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, I MAY WELL HAVE BEEN KILLED.
Mfg Campaign: 10882404
Recall Date: Jul 4, 2016
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, EPAS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED. PULLED OVER, SHUT THE SLINGSHOT OFF, WAITED AWHILE, AND THEN RESTARTED, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR 1/8TH OF A MILE AND THEN LIGHT WENT OUT, AND THEN POWER STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. BOUGHT SLINGSHOT ON 02/25/2016.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, EPAS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED. PULLED OVER, SHUT THE SLINGSHOT OFF, WAITED AWHILE, AND THEN RESTARTED, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR 1/8TH OF A MILE AND THEN LIGHT WENT OUT, AND THEN POWER STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. BOUGHT SLINGSHOT ON 02/25/2016.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, EPAS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED. PULLED OVER, SHUT THE SLINGSHOT OFF, WAITED AWHILE, AND THEN RESTARTED, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR 1/8TH OF A MILE AND THEN LIGHT WENT OUT, AND THEN POWER STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. BOUGHT SLINGSHOT ON 02/25/2016.
Mfg Campaign: 10853075
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2016
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