Recall 18V195000 — SEATS Defect in 2015-2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
RECALL This recall affects up to 24,235 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V195000 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 24,235 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for POLARIS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V466000 | 2022 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 22,218 | |
| 23V106000 | 2022 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SLR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 163 | |
| 21V629000 | 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4,744 | |
| 19V881000 | 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1,915 | |
| 19V750000 | 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 31,987 | |
| 19V185000 | 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | SEATS | 3,311 | |
| 18V809000 | 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 11,371 | |
| 18V531000 | 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 10,658 | |
| 18V321000 | 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 4,342 | |
| 17V357000 | 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 8,962 |