Defect Description
Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety Consequence
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT GT |
| 2020 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT R |
| 2020 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SL |
| 2021 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT R |
| 2021 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S |
| 2021 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S TECH |
| 2021 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SL |
| 2022 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT R |
| 2022 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S |
| 2022 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S TECH |
| 2022 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SL |
| 2022 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SLR |
| 2023 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT |
| 2023 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S |
| 2023 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT S TECH |
| 2023 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SL |
| 2023 | POLARIS | SLINGSHOT SLR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.