Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V752000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V752000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting model year 2016-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured december 28, 2015, to april 27, 2016 Includes 6,860 affected units, Brake Fluid Leak from Overtorqued Pressure Switch, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured december 28, 2015, to april 27, 2016

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured december 28, 2015, to april 27, 2016. the brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, 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-16-02.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V752000
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-10-18T00:00:00
Subject: Brake fluid leak from overtorqued pressure switch
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 6,860

Details

MFR Campaign Number: T-16-02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 slingshot motorcycles manufactured december 28, 2015, to april 27, 2016. the brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
Consequence Summary: Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, 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-16-02.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.57

Metadata

SID: row-7z3k-jxr3.pjum
NHTSA ID: 16V752000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: