| Issue ID | 1603418 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257332 |
| Manufacurer | Polaris Inc. |
| Brand | POLARIS |
| Model | SLINGSHOT |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 21/09/19 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 polaris slingshot. While the contact was attempting to exit the vehicle, the reservoir seat belt latch failed to release. The failure occurred without warning. A bystander assisted and cut the contact out of the seat belt with scissors. The contact sprayed the base of the seat belt with lubrication before driving. The vehicle was taken to loewer powersports & equipment (5909 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303, (318) 487-9495) where it was diagnosed that the reservoir seat belt latch was previously replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAWPELL, LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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