2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system failures, seat belt and seat assembly defects, fuel system concerns, and braking system problems according to recall data.
There are 11 recalls associated with the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, affecting systems such as exterior lighting, electrical wiring, backup cameras, seats, fuel delivery, drivetrain components, traction control, and brakes.
Recalls- Headlight relay failure. Recall number 15V777000 affects 9,182 vehicles. The headlight relay may fail causing loss of headlights which reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the single relay with a circuit using two relays at no charge.
- Battery fuse holder damage. Recall number 19V750000 covers 31,987 vehicles. Excessive electrical current can damage battery fuse holder terminals resulting in loss of lights, instrument gauges, or power steering assist, all heightening crash risk. Dealers will inspect and relocate the chassis fuse free of charge.
- Backup camera failure. Recall number 18V809000 impacts 11,371 motorcycles. A failing backup camera may melt the voltage regulator and blow the fuse, disabling the taillight and increasing fire and crash risks. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera if needed at no cost.
- Seat belt and seat anchoring defects. Recall number 18V195000 involves 24,235 motorcycles. Improper welding of seat belt and seat back brackets or improper seat slider latching may cause seat movement or detachment, increasing injury or crash risk. Dealers will inspect welds and slider functions, replacing seat bases as needed free of charge.
- Fuel line clearance issue. Recall number 16V754000 affects 17,795 vehicles. Insufficient clearance between the fuel line and hood may cause rubbing and a fuel leak, raising fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel line and inspect retention clips free of charge.
- Weak swing arm strength. Recall number 16V755000 includes 17,572 motorcycles. Insufficient swing arm strength can lead to fracture and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the swing arm at no cost.
- Missing sealing grommets on swing arms. Recall number 17V357000 impacts 8,962 motorcycles previously repaired under recall 16V255. Missing grommets may allow debris to contaminate the rear wheel speed sensor, disabling ABS and traction control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing grommets free of charge.
- Brake pressure switch seal damage. Recall number 16V752000 covers 6,860 vehicles. Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may cause brake fluid leaks and reduced braking performance. Dealers will install new seals free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects due to recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to review these protections if repair efforts fail to resolve the issues.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
127964
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
31987 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Risk: Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
24235 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
11371 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Risk: The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
8962 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
Risk: Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
6860 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
17572 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Risk: Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
17795 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
Risk: The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
9182 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.