POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V754000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-15 | 2016-10-18 | 2016-10-18 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-04 - 2016-10-07
Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-16-03
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17795
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
