Polaris Slingshot recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 18, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Polaris Industries Inc. recalls 2016–2017 Polaris Slingshot

Recall number

16V752000

Brand / firm

Polaris

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,860 units

Why it was recalled

Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

What to do

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, 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-16-02.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.