NHTSA Recall 15V022000: Steering
Do not drive Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,896 vehicles. It affects 2015 Polaris Slingshot.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V022000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SLI-15-02 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | January 21, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V022000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Polaris Slingshot | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.