Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08193 · Feb 14, 2008 · Polaris Industries
95,000
units affected
95,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08193
- Date
- Feb 14, 2008
- Company
- Polaris Industries
- Units affected
- 95,000
- Product
- Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves select 2005 through 2006 model Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs. The model and serial numbers are printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). Serial numbers are permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel. The recalled models are listed on the chart below. Model Year Market Name Model Number 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AO 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AR 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AS 2005 INT 500 HO A05MH50FB 2005 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A05BG50AA 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AB 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AG 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AH 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AB 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AC 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AG 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AH 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AL 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AT 2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AK 2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AN 2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 A05CL50AA 2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 MIL A05CL50MA 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AD 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AK Model Year Market Name Model Number 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AN 2005 SPRTSMN 700 MIL A05MH68MB 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68AP 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68CA 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68MA 2006 INT SPTSMAN 500 A06MH50FB 2006 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A06BG50AA 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AA 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AC 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AD 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AF 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AT 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AA 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AB 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AD 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AF 2006 SPRTSMN 6X6 A06CL50AA 2006...
What can happen
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
The fix
Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since the original recall announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs on the recalled ATVs, and 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.