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NHTSA Recall 23V106000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

Polaris Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 163 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Polaris Slingshot.

163
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2023
owners notified (March 21)
NHTSA campaign23V106000
Manufacturer campaignT-23-01
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report receivedFebruary 20, 2023
Owner notificationMarch 21, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.

Safety risk

An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V106000

Make and modelModel years
Polaris Slingshot2023
Polaris Slingshot R2022
Polaris Slingshot S2022, 2023
Polaris Slingshot SL2022, 2023
Polaris Slingshot Slr2022, 2023

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.