Vehicle recall 18V531000 · August 15, 2018
2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
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 2017-2019 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V531000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2018
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- T-18-03
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,658
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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