Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 18V-321 · 2017–2018 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 18V-321 covers 4,342 2017–2018 Polaris Slingshot for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V321000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
The risk
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 23, 2016 to May 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.