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NHTSARecalled Jan 21, 2015 · #15V022000

Steering Rack Assembly may Disengage

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack. If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Rack Assembly may Disengage
  • 2015 Slingshot
  • 2015 Slingshot SL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Slingshot
UPCs

What you should do

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.

View the official CPSC notice