Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsma...
CPSC Recall #05-568 — May 2, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-568 |
| Recall Date | May 2, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | — |
| Units Affected | About 14,882 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $5 |
| 999 and $7 |
| 299 |
Product
Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'
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 right 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 VIN, or serial number is permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs. Model(s) AffectedModel Number(s)Serial Number Range - (last six numbers of VIN)2004.5 Sportsman 500A04CH50AR4XACH50A*4 407617-4078762005 Sportsman 400A05MH42AB4XAMH42A*5A 354270-354759, 360481-3606304XAMH42A*5B 411353-4128224XAMH42A*5A 353730-354269, 360631-3607804XAMH42A*5B 411593-411832, 413068-4131372005 Sportsman 500A05MH50ABA05MH50ACA05MH50AGA05MH50AH4XAMH50A*5A 350562-351321, 355431-355580, 359016-359730, 362935-3629794XAMH50A*5B 407877-408216, 411873-411912, 415275-416014, 417015-4172994XAMH50A*5A 355581-355835, 358431-358715, 359831-3602904XAMH50A*5B 411913-412207, 415350-415419, 416015-416279, 417315-417614, 4183104XAMH50A*5A 350342-351590, 355280-355430, 358716-3597904XAMH50A*5B 408217-408556, 411833-411872, 415200-415274, 416280-416564, 417615-4181144XAMH50A*5A 350782-351051, 355130-355279, 359231-359630, 362765-3638544XAMH50A*5B 412208-412332, 415420-415754, 416715-417014, 418510-4187042005 Sportsman 600A05MH59AK4XAMH59A*5A 349790-3503412005 Sportsman 700A05MH68AKA05MH68ANA05MH68AP4XAMH68A*5A 349720-349789, 351776-352060, 353253-353487, 356181-3563904XAMH68A*5A 360901-361245, 362707-362764, 363575-3636464XAMH68A*5A 349130-349719, 351591-351775, 353488-353729, 355836-3561804XAMH68A*5A 360781-360900, 361286-361545, 362582-3627064XAMH68A*5A 362597-3626092005 Scrambler 500A05BG50AA4XABG50A*52 523011-523889, 527617-528602 *=Check Digit. This could be either a letter or a number
Hazard
Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 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. Affected units can be verified by comparing the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the serial number range in bold type below. NOTE: Not all 2004.5 and 2005 vehicles are affected. Please review the affected unit table below.
Incidents & Injuries
Polaris has received 26 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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 Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a remedy at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (refund, replacement, or repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.