POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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11
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

41 Complaints 11 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

11 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Polaris Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V750000 SAFETY RECALL
32K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2019
Safety Issue:

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

Potential Risk:
Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-19-01
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2019
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V809000 SAFETY RECALL
11.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
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:
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-18-04
Notice Date: Jan 2, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V195000 SAFETY RECALL
24.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
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:
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-18-01
Notice Date: Apr 16, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V357000 SAFETY RECALL
9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2017
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:
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-17-04
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2017
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2017
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V755000 SAFETY RECALL
17.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2016
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:
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-16-06
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V752000 SAFETY RECALL
6.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
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:
Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-02.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-16-02
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V754000 SAFETY RECALL
17.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
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:
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: T-16-03
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V777000 SAFETY RECALL
9.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2015
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:
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local POLARIS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: SLI-15-05
Notice Date: Dec 3, 2015
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2015

Consumer Complaints

41 Complaints
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 10789404 Other
Nov 9, 2015
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS DOWN TO THE FLOOD WHEN APPLIED. DEALER STATES THAT ALL SLINGSHOTS ACT THIS WAY. THE PEDAL WILL COME BACK UP IF PUMPED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER. NO AIR IN THE LINE. THE PROBLEM MUST BE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.. WHEN TRAVELING AT NORMAL ROAD SPEED AND BRAKES NEED TO BE APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING EFFICACY IN COMPROMISED. I CALLED POLARIS, BUT NOBODY HAS RETURNED MY CALL.

Corrective Action:

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS DOWN TO THE FLOOD WHEN APPLIED. DEALER STATES THAT ALL SLINGSHOTS ACT THIS WAY. THE PEDAL WILL COME BACK UP IF PUMPED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER. NO AIR IN THE LINE. THE PROBLEM MUST BE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.. WHEN TRAVELING AT NORMAL ROAD SPEED AND BRAKES NEED TO BE APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING EFFICACY IN COMPROMISED. I CALLED POLARIS, BUT NOBODY HAS RETURNED MY CALL.

Additional Notes:

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS DOWN TO THE FLOOD WHEN APPLIED. DEALER STATES THAT ALL SLINGSHOTS ACT THIS WAY. THE PEDAL WILL COME BACK UP IF PUMPED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER. NO AIR IN THE LINE. THE PROBLEM MUST BE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.. WHEN TRAVELING AT NORMAL ROAD SPEED AND BRAKES NEED TO BE APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING EFFICACY IN COMPROMISED. I CALLED POLARIS, BUT NOBODY HAS RETURNED MY CALL.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 10789404
Notice Date: Nov 9, 2015
Recall Date: Nov 9, 2015
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