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CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 20, 2002
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (2x4 model)
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (2x4 model)
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (4x4 model)
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (4x4 model)
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (6x6 model)
Recalled Polaris RANGER Off-Road UTV (6x6 model)
Recalled Polaris Ranger Professional Series UTV
Recalled Polaris Ranger Professional Series UTV

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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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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 & 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.

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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