CPSC recall 05-504, announced October 21, 2004, covers Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle (about 1,250 units). The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Recall contact: call (800) 765-2747, or go to www.polarisindustries.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
All model year 2005 "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicles with model number R05RD50AA are part of this recall.
Which products are included?
All model year 2005 "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicles with model number R05RD50AA are part of this recall. The model number is located on the upper right frame tube directly under the right side of the seat. The RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles have black seats with a green chassis. "RANGER 4x4" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the rear cargo box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 2 reports of the lower steering shaft assembly failing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-504
- Units
- About 1,250
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide, from June 2004 to September 2004, for about $8,899.
Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET any day, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com
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