NHTSA Campaign 15V022000
STEERING
Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Jan 21, 2015 · 1,896 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
Consequence
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2015 | 1,896 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.