Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
CPSC Recall #05-504 — October 20, 2004
Product
Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 2,150 Polaris "RANGER 4x4" utility vehicles. 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.Name of Product: Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility VehicleUnits: About 2,150Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.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.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.Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide from June 2004 to September 2004 for about $8,899.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to replace the steering shaft assembly. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.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.
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.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 1,250
Sold At
Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide from June 2004 to September 2004 for about $8,899.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States