2015 Polaris Slingshot: recalls and complaints

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• 19V75000018 Oct 2019Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 18V80900015 Nov 2018Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 18V19500026 Mar 2018Seats
• 17V3570001 Jun 2017Traction Control System
• 16V75500019 Oct 2016Power Train / Driveline
• 16V75400018 Oct 2016Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 15V77700020 Nov 2015Exterior Lighting / Headlights
• 15V02200021 Jan 2015SteeringAdvisory
• 15V02000020 Jan 2015StructureAdvisory

1. 19V750000Received 18 Oct 2019. 31,987 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.

   Report filed by Polaris Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-19-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2019.

2. 18V809000Received 15 Nov 2018. 11,371 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-18-04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jan 2019.

3. 18V195000Received 26 Mar 2018. 24,235 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-18-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2018.

4. 17V357000Received 1 Jun 2017. 8,962 units.

   Traction Control System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-17-04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jun 2017.

5. 16V755000Received 19 Oct 2016. 17,572 units.

   Power Train / Driveline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, 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-16-06.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-16-06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2016.

6. 16V754000Received 18 Oct 2016. 17,795 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number T-16-03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2016.

7. 15V777000Received 20 Nov 2015. 9,182 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SLI-15-05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2015.

8. 15V022000Received 21 Jan 2015. 1,896 units.

   SteeringDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SLI-15-02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jan 2015.

9. 15V020000Received 20 Jan 2015. 1,577 units.

   StructureDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-01.

   Report filed by Polaris Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SLI-15-01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jan 2015.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Polaris Slingshot
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

5

Deaths in the complaints

3

Date of the newest complaint

25 Sep 2021

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20159
2. 20168
3. 20179
4. 20185
5. 20194
6. 20201
7. 20211
8. 20220
9. 20232

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot?

124,577 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Polaris Slingshot have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Polaris Slingshot, model years 2015 to 2023. 9 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Polaris Slingshot name most often?

Engine: 8 of 54 component mentions, or 148.1 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 153.4 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.