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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V321
Manufacturer Polaris Industries, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,342
Brake Pedal may Separate from Master Cylinder
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris
) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris
Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2018. Owners may contact Polaris
customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris
’ number for this recall is T-18-02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Acknowledgement
May 30, 2018
- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS
, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100 percent longer than DOT 3, 50 percent longer than DOT 4, and 10 percent longer than DOT 5. 1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5. 1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 685mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid
has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch
ESI6 is 3 years.
- The 336โฐF wet boil point and 521โฐF dry boil point exceeds common characteristics for DOT 4 brake fluids
- Provides corrosion protection in brake components
- Matches needs of all DOT 4 manufacturer recommendations
- Compatible with all DOT 3 and DOT 4 applications
- Helps provide protection against brake failure from vapor lock
- Helps prevent corrosion in brake system
- Works with all brake system requiring DOT 3 fluids
- Exceeds federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 116
- Meets SAE spec. J1703.
- Premium DOT 3 Brake Fluid
has a minimum boiling point of 450ยฐF
- Meets and exceeds DOT 3 and all other Federal and SAE specifications and standards for motor vehicle brake fluids
- Mixes with all DOT 3 approved brake fluids
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS
brake systems
- Premium brake and hydraulic clutch fluid that protects internal components from corrosion under normal use
- High boiling point to minimize brake fluid
boiling and vapor lock
- Excellent low temperature capability and stability when used where lower cold viscosities are required
- Excellent low temperature capability and stability when used where lower cold viscosities are required
- Synthetic quality brake fluid
- Contains special ingredients to guard against vapor lock and moisture absorption
- Exceeds requirements for both DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids
- Specially formulated for DOT 4 brake fluid applications
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS
brake systems
- Maintains proper movement for safe, effective stopping performance
- Helps deliver a quieter braking system
- Produces smoother pedal travel
- Provides longer brake life and performance
- Install Wagner with total confidence
- An exclusive European formula with an exceptionally high boiling point and superior anti-vapor lock characteristics
- Superior braking during arduous conditions like racing and rallying
- Typical wet boiling point is 270deg. C
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