2023 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
2 recalls — 3 complaints
23V466000 Jul 3, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Description
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 di... Read more
Consequence
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
23V106000 Feb 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
Consequence
An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
SEATS
Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models. The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications. They source se... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
Currently 73K on the vehicle. "Service Electronic Braking System", keeps appearing on the dash indication lights, also, "ABS Failure". the problem is intermittent. Through out the driving process approximately 2 hours a day, this incident will start ad start 5-15 time during this drive. Cant't re... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
Currently 73K on the vehicle. "Service Electronic Braking System", keeps appearing on the dash indication lights, also, "ABS Failure". the problem is intermittent. Through out the driving process approximately 2 hours a day, this incident will start ad start 5-15 time during this drive. Cant't re... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations — POLARIS SLINGSHOT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE17005
Opened: Sep 18, 2017 — Closed: Mar 25, 2019
Seatbelt Retractor Failure
See attached closing resume summary.
PE15016
Opened: Apr 20, 2015 — Closed: Oct 16, 2015
Front wheel failure
We opened this PE after receiving an allegation of a sudden, catastrophic, right front wheel failure.Since opening it, we have met with dealer service personnel, interviewed owners, monitored various web forums, and requested information from Polaris.We are unaware of any additional wheel failures o... Read more
POLARIS SLINGSHOT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the POLARIS SLINGSHOT across all model years (2015–2023).
39
Total Recalls
136
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths