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6 ComplaintsPolaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH on a two-lane road, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn, and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The driver drifted over to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure recurred while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The contact stated that the brake master switch on the brake master cylinder caused the cruise control to be deactivated. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH on a two-lane road, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn, and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The driver drifted over to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure recurred while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The contact stated that the brake master switch on the brake master cylinder caused the cruise control to be deactivated. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH on a two-lane road, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn, and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The driver drifted over to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure recurred while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The contact stated that the brake master switch on the brake master cylinder caused the cruise control to be deactivated. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.
Mfg Campaign: 11674959
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2025
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Mfg Campaign: 11615037
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2024
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
Mfg Campaign: 11615037
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2024
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
Your Complaint Number: NHTSA 11538188 I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Corrective Action:
Your Complaint Number: NHTSA 11538188 I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Additional Notes:
Your Complaint Number: NHTSA 11538188 I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11548249
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2023
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
Corrective Action:
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
Additional Notes:
The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
Mfg Campaign: 11538646
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2023
Polaris Industries Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Corrective Action:
I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Additional Notes:
I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.
Mfg Campaign: 11538188
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2023
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