CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2002
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
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 l…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled This recall involves RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Tas….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Pro… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. in August 20, 2002. Reason: The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. D…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris de…. Verify recall #02555 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The problem with the RANGER vehicles and UTVs involves the swing arm, which is part of the rear suspension. D….
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- August 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02555 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02555 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 7,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a fr…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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