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CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles

Recalled October 21, 2004 · CPSC recall 05504 · Polaris

Recalled 2005 Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Units
About 1,250
Incidents / injuries
There have been 2 reports of the lower steering shaft assembly failing. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.

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

Product
Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailers
Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide, from June 2004 to September 2004, for about $8,899.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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