Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Announce Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs
Recall 05583 · Jun 24, 2005 · Polaris Industries Inc.
61,020
units affected
61,020
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05583
- Date
- Jun 24, 2005
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 61,020
- Product
- Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 6x6, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Only select model year Polaris ATVs are part of this recall. The Sportsman ATV model and serial number identification decal is located on the front side of the front radiator covering. The Scrambler 500 ATV model and serial number identification decal is located on top of the front cab cover. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or serial number is also permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs. Affected units can be verified by comparing the last six digits of the VIN to the serial number range in bold typed below. NOTE: Not all 2004.5 and 2005 model year vehicles are affected. Please review the affected unit table below. Models Affected Model Number(s) Serial Number Range 2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876 2005 SPORTSMAN 400 A05MH42(AB)(AG)(AH) 4XAMH42A*5A 343374 - 343413, 353730 - 355129, 360331 - 360780, 373808 - 374327,379785 - 380385, 600801 - 602060, 609261 - 610515 4XAMH42A*5B 411353 - 415199, 418895 - 427514, 430095 - 430634, 675596 - 676621, 679861 - 680700 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 A05MH50(AB)(AC)(AG)(AH)(AL) 4XAMH50A*5A 343334 - 343373, 350342 - 351590, 355130 - 355835, 358431 - 360330,362765 - 365588, 373208 - 373807, 378452 - 380569, 600301 - 600800, 605111 - 606260, 609111 - 609665, 612059 - 612811 4XAMH50A*5B 404297 - 404796, 407877 - 408556, 411833 - 412332, 415200 - 431444, 675381 - 681370 2005 SPORTSMAN 600 A05MH59(AK)(AN) 4XAMH59A*5A 343286...
What can happen
Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $3,799 and $7,699.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris model year 2004.5 sportsman 500, model year 2005 sportsman 400, sportsman 500, sportsman 600, sportsman 700, sportsman 6x6, scrambler 500, trail boss and magnum 330 atvs?
Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
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.