Recall
Polaris Slingshot — 16V752000
NHTSA ID
16V752000
Make
Polaris
Model
Slingshot
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-10-18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
6,860
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
T-16-02
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
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.
Remedy
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.