Sensing system: cameraRecall 18V-809 · 2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 18V-809 covers 11,371 2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V809000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
The risk
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.
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
47%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 26, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.