Model year record

2020 POLARIS Slingshot

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V629000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Polaris, Inc.
Vehicles affected
4,744
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-10
Owners notified
2021-08-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes2

The 2019 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.