Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V777000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V777000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015 Includes 9,182 affected units, Headlights May Shut Off While Riding, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015. in the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2015. owners may contact slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-05.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V777000
Report Received Date: 2015-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Headlights may shut off while riding
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9,182

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SLI-15-05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 slingshot motorcycles manufactured april 21, 2014, to october 22, 2015, slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured april 28, 2015 to october 23, 2015, and slingshot sl se motorcycles manufactured december 15, 2014, to october 22, 2015. in the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
Consequence Summary: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2015. owners may contact slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-05.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.05

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NHTSA ID: 15V777000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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