POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2015: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-01-30 | 2015-01-20 | 2015-01-20 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-18 - 2014-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SLI-15-01
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1577
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-01.
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.
