Polaris Industries Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 8, 2016

(Campaign #: L-16-01)

Vehicle may Go in Opposite Direction than Intended

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.

NHTSA ID: 16V884000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,644

Consequence Summary:

If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.83

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October 19, 2016

(Campaign #: T-16-06)

Swing Arm may have Decreased Strength

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

NHTSA ID: 16V755000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 17,572

Consequence Summary:

Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 79.56

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October 18, 2016

(Campaign #: T-16-03)

Fuel Line may Leak from Abrasion Against Hood

Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.

NHTSA ID: 16V754000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 17,795

Consequence Summary:

The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.33

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October 18, 2016

(Campaign #: T-16-02)

Brake Fluid Leak from Overtorqued Pressure Switch

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

NHTSA ID: 16V752000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,860

Consequence Summary:

Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-02.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 86.57

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