Polaris Slingshot S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 3, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Polaris Industries Inc. recalls 2020–2023 Polaris — 7 models

Recall number

23V466000

Brand / firm

Polaris

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 22,218 units

Why it was recalled

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do

Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.