POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2016: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V195000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-04-16 | 2018-03-26 | 2018-03-27 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-04 - 2018-02-26
Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-18-01
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24235
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris 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.
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.
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 on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.
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.
