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NHTSA Recall 16V755000: Driveline (power train)

Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,572 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot.

17,572
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (December 15)
NHTSA campaign16V755000
Manufacturer campaignT-16-06
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE
Report receivedOctober 19, 2016
Owner notificationDecember 15, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

Safety risk

Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.

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 16V755000

Make and modelModel years
Polaris Slingshot2015, 2016, 2017

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.