NHTSA Campaign 18V531000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Filed by Polaris Industries, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 18V531000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the seat belts:front:retractor. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 18V531000 (3)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V531000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.