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

Recall 05-504 · October 21, 2004 · Polaris

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-504 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 21, 2004
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Units
About 1,250
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 12, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle · About 1,250 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled 2005 Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle
Recalled 2005 Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers sold these Utility Vehicles nationwide, from June 2004 to September 2004, for about $8,899.; Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been 2 reports of the lower steering shaft assembly failing. No injuries have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle (About 1,250 units). All model year 2005 "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicles with model number R05RD50AA are part of this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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