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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V809📅 Nov 20, 2018

2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot recall: backup camera

⚠️ What's wrong

Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

💥 The risk

The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.

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
18V809000
Manufacturer recall #
T-18-04
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
11,371
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Owner phone
1-855-863-2284
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 2, 2019
Built
Mar 4, 2014 – Oct 26, 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 18V809 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 18V809?

2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot. 11,371 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.