Polaris Industries Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 7, 2015
(Campaign #: L-15-02)
Seat Belt Retractor Failure/FMVSS 209
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 15V820000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,364
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36.88
November 20, 2015
(Campaign #: SLI-15-05)
Headlights May Shut Off While Riding
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
NHTSA ID: 15V777000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9,182
Consequence Summary:
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.05
April 22, 2015
(Campaign #: L-15-01)
Vehicle Frame may Crack
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.
NHTSA ID: 15V239000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 628
Consequence Summary:
If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.29
January 21, 2015
(Campaign #: SLI-15-02)
Steering Rack Assembly may Disengage
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
NHTSA ID: 15V022000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,896
Consequence Summary:
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 99.37
January 20, 2015
(Campaign #: SLI-15-01)
Roll Hoops Not Meeting Specifications
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
NHTSA ID: 15V020000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,577
Consequence Summary:
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 79.58
January 7, 2015
(Campaign #: V-15-01 A/B)
Fuel Pump may Seize/Motorcycle may Stall
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.
NHTSA ID: 15V002000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2,342
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.04