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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Polaris Slingshot, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, the windscreen glass may not have the proper markings required by the Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have a compliant windscreen.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat belt anchor point may be positioned too high. Canadian regulations require seat belt anchorages to be installed in certain locations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect the safety or function of the seat belt. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Polaris has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have the driver's seat belt anchor point in the correct location.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze when the transmission is shifted out of reverse. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse again. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the Ride Command software version on your vehicle, and update it as necessary. Alternatively, you can take your vehicle to a dealership to have the update completed at no cost. There is no further action required if your vehicle has software version SLS7AB.M32325A or a later release.
Issue: This recall is for certain accessory heated and cooled seat kits sold with new vehicles or sold by parts departments at Polaris dealerships. The seat kit has part number: 2884701-VBA. A layer of foam in the seats may not meet the flammability requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: In a fire, seat foam that does not meet flammability requirements could lead to an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle or seats to a dealer. Polaris will replace the seats at no cost.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Issue: On certain vehicles, the wheel studs on the rear axle may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the rear wheel nuts could loosen over time. If this happens, the wheel could separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective Action: Polaris will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the rear axle and wheel stud assembly, as necessary.