The defect
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
The risk
An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Polaris Slingshot | 2023 |
| Polaris Slingshot R | 2022 |
| Polaris Slingshot S | 2022, 2023 |
| Polaris Slingshot SL | 2022, 2023 |
| Polaris Slingshot SLR | 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Slingshot | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot R | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot S | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot S | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot SL | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot SL | 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot SLR | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Polaris Slingshot SLR | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
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178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Polaris Inc. filed 3 campaigns in all.
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