NHTSA Recall 17V158000: Suspension: front and steering
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 254 vehicles. It affects 2017 Polaris Slingshot.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | T-17-01 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT; STEERING |
| Report received | March 10, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Safety risk
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.
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 17V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Polaris Slingshot | 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.