Polaris recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
What could happen
An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.
Vehicles covered
- Polaris Slingshot 2023
- Polaris Slingshot R 2022
- Polaris Slingshot S 2022–2023
- Polaris Slingshot Sl 2022–2023
- Polaris Slingshot Slr 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V106000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 21, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 163
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- T-23-01
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Polaris recall: Back over prevention Jul 3, 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
- 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.