Polaris SLINGSHOT 3-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE recall: 1. brakes may fail. 2. risk of fire. 3. loss of control
- What's wrong
- 1. It is possible during production the brake pressure switch (brake light switch) may have been over torqued. This could result in a loss of brake fluid and subsequent reduction in braking performance which could cause a collision. 2. It is possible during production the…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. Recall all the affected machines to inspect check and if required replace the defective components.
What’s wrong
1. It is possible during production the brake pressure switch (brake light switch) may have been over torqued. This could result in a loss of brake fluid and subsequent reduction in braking performance which could cause a collision. 2. It is possible during production the fuel pipe may have been placed to close too the hood which resulted in insufficient clearance between the two. This could result in the abrasion of the fuel pipe which could leak. If this happens in the presence of an ignition source there will be a risk of fire. 3. It has been identified that the suspension swinging arm may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which affects its strength and could cause it to fail. If this occurs the directional control of the machine could be affected.
The fix
Recall all the affected machines to inspect check and if required replace the defective components.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLINGSHOT 3-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE | 22 Apr 2014 | 26 Sep 2016 | 14 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 7 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.