CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
CPSC recall 02555 · announced August 20, 2002 · Polaris Industries · 7,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs"). The RANGERs and UTVs were manufactured in the USA.
The 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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.