NHTSA Recall 18V809000: Camera (back over prevention)
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,371 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V809000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | T-18-04 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | November 15, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 2, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Safety risk
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.
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 18V809000
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.