SteeringRecall 15V-022 · 2015 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 15V-022 covers 1,896 2015 Polaris Slingshot for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 15V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 18, 2014 to January 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.