POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V357000

Make Model Year
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-13 2017-06-01 2017-06-06

Production Dates: 2014-04-21 - 2016-09-07

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-17-04

Component: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8962

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

Consequence

Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.

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.