Component Description
SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140304
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180226
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
24235
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180416
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Polaris Inc.
Report Received Date
20180326
Record Creation Date
20180327
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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 Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
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.