Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V022000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V022000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to january 9, 2015, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to january 10, 2015 Includes 1,896 affected units, Steering Rack Assembly may Disengage, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to january 9, 2015, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to january 10, 2015
Defect Summary
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to january 9, 2015, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to january 10, 2015. in the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2015. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-02.