POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2019

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 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: 19V881000 SAFETY RECALL
1.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Safety Issue:

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02.
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-19-02
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2020
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
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: 19V185000 SAFETY RECALL
3.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2019
Safety Issue:

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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 April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
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 11, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2019
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V531000 SAFETY RECALL
10.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Safety Issue:

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
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-18-03
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018

Consumer Complaints

7 Complaints
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11453114 Other
Feb 20, 2022
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Corrective Action:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Additional Notes:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11453114
Notice Date: Feb 20, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2022
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11453114 Other
Feb 20, 2022
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Corrective Action:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Additional Notes:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11453114
Notice Date: Feb 20, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2022
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11453114 Other
Feb 20, 2022
Defect Description:

SEATS

Potential Consequences:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Corrective Action:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Additional Notes:

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11453114
Notice Date: Feb 20, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2022
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11429347 Other
Aug 16, 2021
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11429347
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2021
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11429347 Other
Aug 16, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11429347
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2021
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11337695 Other
Jul 6, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411; (304) 258-1449) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411; (304) 258-1449) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411; (304) 258-1449) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11337695
Notice Date: Jul 6, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2020
Polaris Industries Inc.
Campaign: 11291541 Other
Dec 27, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MALL OF GEORGIA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2745 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30519) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MALL OF GEORGIA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2745 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30519) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MALL OF GEORGIA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2745 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30519) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: POLARIS
Mfg Campaign: 11291541
Notice Date: Dec 27, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2019

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