Polaris Slingshot recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 21, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Polaris Industries Inc. recalls 2015 Polaris Slingshot

Recall number

15V022000

Brand / firm

Polaris

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,896 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.