Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
Recall 02555 · Aug 20, 2002 · Polaris Industries Inc.
7,600
units affected
7,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02555
- Date
- Aug 20, 2002
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,600
- Product
- RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs)
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ranger off-road utility vehicles and professional series utility task vehicles (utvs)?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.