Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsma...
CPSC Recall #05-568 — May 2, 2005
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
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 14,882
Sold At
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $5,999 and $7,299
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States