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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10207770: 2020, 2021 Polaris Slingshot

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020, 2021 Polaris Slingshot, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10207770NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

1affected product rows

82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

?Set Up: The dealer will need to activate it using Digital Wrench. From the tool box select - Vehicle Configuration. Then select - Security Configuration. Follow the process with a battery charger on the vehicles battery.? Once security is activated: To Activate the Alarm: Press the LOCK button on the Key Fob. The horn will sound briefly and lights flash to confirm that the alarm is activated. To Deactivate the Alarm (Key Fob must be within range): Press the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob. OR Press the power button on the console panel while the key fob is within range. Things to remember: The vehicles key fob will become inactive if a period of 7 days has elapsed since last startup. ?A battery voltage below 11.5 volts will also cause the security function to become inactive. ?For AutoDrive Transmission vehicles: Pressing the start button and/or the brake pedal will reestablish connection between the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) and the key fob. For Manual Transmission vehicles: Pressing the start button and/or the clutch pedal will reestablish connection between the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) and the key fob. While the connection is inactive, functions that involve the key fob, such as arming the alarm system, will not be available until after vehicle startup.? Also note, if the system does not reset on a drive cycle, you will likely need to pull the VCM fuse for 5 minutes and return it to reset the VCM function and enable security again. Stolen attempt (setting off the alarm) : In the locked state, if the start button, brake pedal or clutch pedal is pressed with the fob out of range, the horn will sound and lights will flash after a timed delay put in place so the customer could type in their PIN to the display. This varies by model year. ?MY2020: 1 minute delay. MY2021: 20 second delay

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

PolarisSlingshot2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10207770?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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