| NHTSA Recall # | 110020 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V022000 |
| MFG Compaign # | SLI-15-02 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Supplier | POLARIS |
| Brand | POLARIS |
| Model | SLINGSHOT |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of notification | 30/01/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 18/08/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 10/01/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 21/01/15 |
| Report created | 21/01/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1896 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |