| Issue ID | 1308390 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10895401 |
| Manufacurer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Brand | POLARIS |
| Model | SLINGSHOT |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/07/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 polaris slingshot. While driving at any speed, heat emitted from the radiator. While exiting the motorcycle, the contact feet was burned due to the extreme heat all the time. Medical attention was not required. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an air flow kit needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they were unaware. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. Updated 09/28/16*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTHAMPTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 57XAAPFA9F5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | TRUMBAUERS MOTOR SPORTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 215-529-6556 |
| Dealer's city | QUAKERTOWN |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 18951 |