Vehicle recall 18V321000 · May 16, 2018
2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot
The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
- Consequence
- If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V321000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2018
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- T-18-02
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,342
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Polaris Slingshot (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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