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CPSCRecalled Oct 21, 2004 · #05504

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Model numbers
2005, R05RD50AA
UPCs
Sold at
Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide, from June 2004 to September 2004, for about $8,899.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice