Polaris Slingshot (2017-2019): Seat belts
Recall 18V531000 · Aug 15, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
10,658
vehicles affected
10,658
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V531000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2018
- Maker
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,658
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Retractor
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V531000?
1 model: Polaris Slingshot (2017-2019), about 10,658 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V531000?
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.