CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-20). Hazards: fall, crash. About 7,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02555 |
| Published | 2002-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-14 |
| Product category | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products | RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris Industries Inc. |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 7,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs"). The RANGERs and UTVs were manufactured in the USA.
Hazard
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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
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.
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