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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V022📅 Jan 21, 2015

2015 Polaris Slingshot recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.

💥 The risk

If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V022000
Manufacturer recall #
SLI-15-02
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,896
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-855-863-2284
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 30, 2015
Built
Aug 18, 2014 – Jan 10, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V022 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V022?

2015 Polaris Slingshot. 1,896 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Polaris dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-863-2284. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.