EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Three-wheeled motorcycle Polaris “Slingshot” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0030/19
Summary
The backup camera could fail internally and melt the voltage regulator over-mold. As a consequence, the circuit fuse may blow, which would inhibit proper tail light function.
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Product
Three-wheeled motorcycle — Polaris
- Brand
- Polaris
- Name / model
- Slingshot · Model year 2015 and 2016 Slingshot motorcycles
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Three-wheeled motorcycle
- Production dates: Specific vehicles built between 15/05/2014 and 08/10/2015
What is the risk?
- The backup camera could fail internally and melt the voltage regulator over-mold. As a consequence, the circuit fuse may blow, which would inhibit proper tail light function.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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