Parts for 5481 — Power Wheels

We found 18 parts confirmed to fit the Power Wheels 5481.

Compatibility table

All 18 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
26512Snapper Pulley2 models$103.65 · Amazon
9558125Axle Post B4 models— · Amazon
545581Steer Column4 models$2.49 · Amazon
4060500Recharger6 models— · Amazon
56530047Wheel Plug6 models$2.16 · Amazon
17558101Decal7 models$3.49 · Amazon
655581Grill7 models$4.99 · Amazon
305581Hdlight Lens7 models$2.59 · Amazon
315481Hood-red7 models— · Amazon
55558148St Linkage7 models$3.99 · Amazon
61037540Washer7 models— · Amazon
155581Home Electronics Insert8 models$10.99 · Amazon
40103210Hex Nut10 models$2.59 · Amazon
61032561Rhsms Zinc10 models$2.59 · Amazon
61032408Screw11 models$2.16 · Amazon
625581Wheel13 models$9.49 · Amazon
40103200Steering Wheel Hex Nut30 models— · Amazon
565300St Wheel39 models$9.49 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on 5481: 26512 (Snapper Pulley).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 5481: 9558125 (Axle Post B), 61032408 (Screw).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on 5481: 545581 (Steer Column), 4060500 (Recharger), 56530047 (Wheel Plug), 17558101 (Decal), 655581 (Grill), 315481 (Hood-red), 55558148 (St Linkage), 61037540 (Washer), 155581 (Home Electronics Insert), 40103210 (Hex Nut), 61032561 (Rhsms Zinc), 625581 (Wheel), 40103200 (Steering Wheel Hex Nut), 565300 (St Wheel).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on 5481: 305581 (Hdlight Lens).

Before you buy

Match 5481 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.