Electrical systemRecall 15V-777 · 2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 15V-777 covers 9,182 2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V777000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
The risk
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 21, 2015 to October 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.