2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #18V809000
RECALL FOR BACK OVER PREVENTION : SENSING SYSTEM : CAMERA
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT |
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| Manufacturer |
Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/4/2014 - 10/26/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/2/2019 |
| # Affected |
11,371 |
| Recalled for |
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for SEATS
2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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