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RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) — recall 02555

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-08-20

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02555
Date of alert
2002-08-20
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs"). The RANGERs and UTVs were manufactured in the USA. 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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of

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