Polaris issues Slingshot recall
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) has issued a recall affecting 9,182 motorcycles after it was determined that the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights. A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
This recall involves certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 855/863-2284. Polaris’ number for this recall is SLI-15-05.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888/327-4236 (TTY 800/424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
