Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman ...
CPSC Recall #05-583 — June 23, 2005
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
Description
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 AffectedModel Number(s)Serial Number Range2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS)4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 3480734XACH50A*4B 407412 - 4078762005 SPORTSMAN 400A05MH42(AB)(AG)(AH)4XAMH42A*5A 343374 - 343413, 353730 - 355129, 360331 - 360780, 373808 - 374327,379785 - 380385, 600801 - 602060, 609261 - 6105154XAMH42A*5B 411353 - 415199, 418895 - 427514, 430095 - 430634, 675596 - 676621, 679861 - 6807002005 SPORTSMAN 500A05MH50(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 - 6128114XAMH50A*5B 404297 - 404796, 407877 - 408556, 411833 - 412332, 415200 - 431444, 675381 - 6813702005 SPORTSMAN 600A05MH59(AK)(AN)4XAMH59A*5A 343286 - 343333, 349790 - 350341, 365589 - 366670, 372908 - 3778722005 SPORTSMAN 700A05MH68(AK)(AN)(AP)4XAMH68A*5A 342736 - 343285, 349130 - 356390, 360781 - 377252, 604711 - 605110(non -military application)A05MH68(CA)4XAMH68C*5A 353612 - 3536184XAMH68C*5P 461037, 4610392005 Sportsman 6X6A05CL50(AA)4XACL50A*54 549671 - 558303, 796545 - 7995272005 SCRAMBLER 500A05BG50(AA)4XABG50A*52 523011 - 523889, 527617 - 528865, 5294684XABG50A*54 554662 - 558475, 796577 - 7995302005 Trail Boss 330A05CA32(AA)4XACA32A*5B 410751 - 4139704XACA32A*52 532233 - 541659, 751061 - 7574394XACA32A*54 550569 - 558765A05CA32(AB)4XACA32A*54 551800 - 5539972005 Magnum 330 2X4A05CB32(AA)4XACB32A*52 527107 - 529313, 537673 - 542424, 752671 - 7530304XACB32A*5B 405797 - 405846, 408757 - 409346, 413971 - 414270, 675331 - 6794502005 Magnum 330 4X4A05CD32(AA)(AB)(AC)4XACD32A*52 521885 - 522981, 528132 - 529815, 532671 - 5413744XACD32A*5B 405847 - 405896, 409347 - 410750, 414271 - 414534, 431445 - 431756, 675001 - 679051
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Units Affected
About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
Sold At
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $3,799 and $7,699.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Manufactured In
United States