POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2015: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V022000

Make Model Year
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-30 2015-01-21 2015-01-21

Production Dates: 2014-08-18 - 2015-01-10

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SLI-15-02

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1896

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.

Consequence

If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.

Notes

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.