NHTSA Recall 17V158000
Filed by Polaris Industries Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2017-03-10. An estimated 254 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Risk
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.
Manufacturer campaign number: T-17-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.