NHTSA Campaign 16V754000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Oct 18, 2016 · 17,795 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
Consequence
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2015 | 17,795 |
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2016 | 17,795 |
| POLARIS | SLINGSHOT | 2017 | 17,795 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V754000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.