Polaris Slingshot (2015) – 15V022000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

POLARIS

Model Of Vehicle

SLINGSHOT

Year

2015

Recall Campaign Number

15V022000

Component Description

Steering

Effect Of Defect

If The Steering Pinion Gear Disengages From The Steering Rack, A Loss Of Steering Control Could Result, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Polaris Industries, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20140818

End Of Manufacture

20150110

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1896

Date Owners Notified

20150130

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Polaris, Inc.

Date Report Received

20150121

Make Campaign Number

SLI-15-02

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard