Polaris Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V809000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V809000 by Polaris Industries Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 polaris slingshot, slingshot sl and slingshot sl le motorcycles equipped with a backup camera Includes 11,371 affected units, Backup Camera Failure/Loss of Taillight/FMVSS 108, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 polaris slingshot, slingshot sl and slingshot sl le motorcycles equipped with a backup camera
Defect Summary
Polaris industries (polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 polaris slingshot, slingshot sl and slingshot sl le motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. the back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Corrective Action
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began january 2, 2019. owners may contact polaris at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is t-18-04.