Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 16V-754 · 2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 16V-754 covers 17,795 2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V754000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
The risk
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2014 to October 7, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.