SteeringRecall 17V-158 · 2017 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 17V-158 covers 254 2017 Polaris Slingshot for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
The risk
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 23, 2017 to February 23, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.