CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-20 · 02555
Hazards
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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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 operat
Recall
Number
02555
Date
2002-08-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs)
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.