CPSC recall 02-555, announced August 20, 2002, covers Polaris Industries RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) (about 7,600 units). The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. The notice cites 23 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Recall contact: go to www.polarisindustries.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs"). The RANGERs and UTVs were manufactured in the USA.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. During operation of the vehicle, the pivot bolts of the swing arm can loosen and fall out. If this happens, the swing arm can become partially disconnected from the frame. This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained. If this were to occur, the loss of power and resulting swing arm disorientation could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in injury to the operator.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris Industries Inc. has received twenty-three reports possibly related to the loose pivot bolt issue. One passenger was injured when she bumped her head on the cab frame.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 02-555
- Units
- About 7,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers sold these vehicles worldwide, from April 2001 through July 2002, for between $6,999 (2x4 model) to $9,949 (6x6 model) depending on the particular model.
RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs)
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8.a.m. and 12 midnight on weekends. Consumers can visit their website at www.polarisindustries.com
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