| Issue ID | 1179621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713598 |
| Manufacurer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Brand | POLARIS |
| Model | SLINGSHOT |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 11/04/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 polaris slingshot. The contact stated that the motorcycle accelerated suddenly without warning. The contact was able to stop the motorcycle by shifting down the clutch and turning the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. When the contact picked up the vehicle, the traction control light illuminated and the cruise control stopped working. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORT VINCENT, LA |
| VIN pattern | 57XAAPFA0F5XXXXXX |
| 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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