2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat belts, seat assemblies, and electrical systems based on recall data. There are no owner-submitted complaints recorded with NHTSA for this model year.
Seven recalls address defects mainly impacting the seat belts, seats, braking system, and electrical wiring. These recalls involve potential safety risks that could increase the likelihood of injury or crash if left unaddressed.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. NHTSA recall 19V750000 affects 31,987 vehicles due to possible damage to battery fuse holder terminals from excessive electrical current. This may lead to loss of lighting, gauges, or power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Polaris will inspect terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse free of charge.
- Seat assembly weld defects. Recall 19V185000 covers 3,311 units with improperly welded seat belt and seat back anchoring brackets. Faulty welds and seat slider issues can cause unexpected seat movement or detachment, raising injury and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace seat bases if needed at no cost.
- Seat belt retractor failure. Recall 18V531000 affects 10,658 motorcycles. In crashes, seat belt retractors on the side opposite impact may separate, preventing locking. This could leave occupants unrestrained and increase injury risk. A free installation kit fixes the issue.
- Brake pedal installation. Recall 18V321000 involves 4,342 units where brake pedals might separate from the master cylinder due to incorrect installation, causing loss of braking ability and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and reassemble the pedal retaining clip free of charge.
- Previous seat defects recall expansion. Recall 18V195000 applies to 24,235 vehicles for improperly welded seat belt brackets and seat back anchors, plus seat slider latch problems. Seats may move unexpectedly or belts detach, increasing crash and injury risks. Polaris will inspect and replace affected seat bases at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues regarding safety defects may have protections under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney can help determine potential rights and remedies.
2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
74533
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
3311 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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.
2018 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.
2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
10658 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 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.
2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT
4342 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
Risk: If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.