Front: retractorRecall 18V-531 · 2017–2019 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 18V-531 covers 10,658 2017–2019 Polaris Slingshot for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V531000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2016 to August 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Seatbelt Retractor FailureNHTSA