Polaris recall: Seats
What is wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
Vehicles covered
- Polaris Slingshot 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V185000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,311
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 24, 2018 to Jan 14, 2019
- Part
- Seats; Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- T-18-01
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.
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: Back over prevention Nov 15, 2018
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.