CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles ("UTVs")
CPSC recall 02555. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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 This can result in the vehicle losing power, because the drivetrain connection to the wheels is no longer maintained.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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
CPSC recall 02555 has the recall date 20 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 7,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 7,600 |
| 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. |
| Product | RANGER Off-Road Utility Vehicles and Professional Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), About 7,600, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,600Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02555The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02555. https://recallregister.com/product/2277-cpsc-polaris-industries-inc-announce-recall-of-ranger-off-road-utility/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02555 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02555?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States