Motorcycle Recall - Polaris Recall
By Walter F. Kern
NHTSA Campaign ID:
15V022000
Component:
Steering
Manufacturer:
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Recall Date: 01/21/2015
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,896
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Defect Summary:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
Consequence Summary:
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.
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