| Issue ID | 1184881 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10717459 |
| Manufacurer | Polaris Inc. |
| Brand | POLARIS |
| Model | SLINGSHOT |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/01/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas pedal revving by itself between 1-2-3-4 gears when taking foot off the pedal i reported the problem to dealer and they had no recall form polaris. I called the company and dealer 3-4 times and they had no answer for me. The gas pedal vevvs 500 to 3000rpm when i release the throttle gas pedal . I just went to the dealer for a change of micro clutch switch with no success on may19-2015. Your immediate attention would be appreciated. The slingshot forum for owners have had many many complaints with no results. [xxx] [xxx] there is a slingshot rally in maggie valley nc. On june 09-2015 with around 100 owners going to dragon tail ride with 318 curves in 11miles. I am concern. Reply asap information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).? *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 57XAAPFA1F5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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