Recalls / 2004-10-21
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles
05504 · Recalled 2004-10-21 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
There have been 2 reports of the lower steering shaft assembly failing. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle | About 1,250 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide, from June 2004 to September 2004, for about $8, 899.
Consumer contact
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
Source: CPSC recall 05504. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.