Polaris Slingshot: Fuel system — and fittings

Affects Polaris Slingshot · 2015–2017 — about 18K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational