Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V195000 Reported March 26, 2018

Seat belt or seat back may detach; seat may slide

Polaris Industries Inc. · N/A · 24,235 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V195000
Manufacturer Campaign
T-18-01
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
24,235
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 26, 2018
Completion Rate
65.27

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 polaris slingshot motorcycles. the driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. if the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. if the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on april 16, 2018. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is t-18-01.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V195000 or campaign T-18-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V195000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V195000?

NHTSA recall 18V195000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on March 26, 2018. It addresses: Seat belt or seat back may detach; seat may slide. The recall affects approximately 24,235 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V195000 or the manufacturer campaign number T-18-01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.