POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V752000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-15 | 2016-10-18 | 2016-10-18 |
Production Dates: 2015-12-28 - 2016-04-27
Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-16-02
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6860
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, 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-16-02.
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.
