Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V531000 Reported August 15, 2018

Seatbelt retractor may separate and fail

Polaris Industries Inc. · Seat Belts · 10,658 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V531000
Manufacturer Campaign
T-18-03
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
10,658
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2018
Completion Rate
64.94

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 polaris slingshot s, slingshot sl, slingshot gt le, and slingshot slr motorcycles. in the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2018. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is t-18-03.

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 18V531000 or campaign T-18-03.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V531000

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

What is recall 18V531000?

NHTSA recall 18V531000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on August 15, 2018. It addresses: Seatbelt retractor may separate and fail. The recall affects approximately 10,658 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V531000 or the manufacturer campaign number T-18-03. 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.