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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Polaris Inc.: Slingshot Motorcycles Recalled Due to Alternator Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 20, 2023
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Summary

Polaris is recalling 163 of its 2022-2023 Slingshot R, S, SL, and SLR motorcycles because the alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. This defect can cause the alternator to crack and separate while the vehicle is in motion, which can lead to a fire. Dealers will replace the faulty alternator with a new one at no cost to the owner.

Risk

An improperly treated alternator can crack and break apart while you are driving, creating a high risk of an engine compartment fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your model against this list: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot R, Slingshot S (including those with Technology Package 1), Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR.
  2. Contact any authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free appointment to have your alternator replaced.
  3. If you have questions, contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284 and reference recall number T-23-01.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free alternator replacement

How to: Contact an authorized Polaris dealer to have the alternator replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot R
Product: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot S with Technology Package 1
Product: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot SL
Product: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot SLR
Product: 2022-2023 Polaris Slingshot S

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V106000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Polaris Inc.
Sold By: Polaris dealers
Units Affected: 163 vehicles(24% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 21, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: T-23-01
Agency Last Updated: April 30, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response