POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V158000

Make Model Year
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-23 2017-03-10 2017-03-14

Production Dates: 2017-01-23 - 2017-02-23

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-17-01

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 254

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

Consequence

Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.

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.