Polaris recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 covered
- Polaris Slingshot 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V754000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 18, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17,795
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 4, 2014 to Oct 7, 2016
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- T-16-03
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Polaris recall: Back over prevention Jul 3, 2023
- Polaris recall: Electrical system Feb 20, 2023
- Polaris recall: Wheels Aug 10, 2021
- Polaris recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Polaris recall: Electrical system Oct 18, 2019
- Polaris recall: Seats Mar 7, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.