Polaris Industries Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Polaris Industries Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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October 12, 2017
(Campaign #: V-17-02)

Engine Misfire may Melt Rear Brake Line

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
NHTSA ID: 17V647000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 26,182
Consequence Summary:
A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.34
June 1, 2017
(Campaign #: T-17-04)

Missing Sealing Grommets in Replacement Swingarms

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
NHTSA ID: 17V357000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 8,962
Consequence Summary:
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.76
April 26, 2017
(Campaign #: L-17-01)

Front Steel Wheel Lug Nuts may Loosen

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 17V279000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 1,254
Consequence Summary:
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.35
March 10, 2017
(Campaign #: T-17-01)

Loose Steering/Suspension Connections

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
NHTSA ID: 17V158000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 254
Consequence Summary:
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100