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Motorcycle Recall - Polaris Recall

By Walter F. Kern

NHTSA Campaign ID:  16V755000
Component:  Power Train
Manufacturer:  Polaris Industries, Inc.
Recall Date: 10/19/2016
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,572
Defect Summary:
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Consequence Summary:
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.

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