Vehicle recall 21V629000 · August 10, 2021
2020-2021 Polaris Slingshot
The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
- Consequence
- Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V629000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Polaris, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- T-21-01
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,744
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Polaris been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Polaris dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.