NHTSA Campaign 18V195000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Mar 26, 2018 · 24,235 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2015 24,235
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2016 24,235
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2017 24,235
POLARIS SLINGSHOT 2018 24,235

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V195000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.