NHTSA recall 18V531000
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Polaris Slingshot
Reported Aug 15, 201810,658 vehicles affectedPolaris Industries, Inc.Maker’s number T-18-03Built Mar 15, 2016 – Aug 3, 2018
The defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
The remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.