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Polaris "RANGER 4x4" Utility Vehicle — recall 05504

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2004-10-21

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05504
Date of alert
2004-10-21
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-RAN

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