Polaris Slingshot recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 10, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Polaris Industries Inc. recalls 2017 Polaris Slingshot

Recall number

17V158000

Brand / firm

Polaris

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 254 units

Why it was recalled

Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

What to do

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.