Note: This recall has been reannounced.
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Recall Details
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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June 24, 2005 |
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Release # 05-583 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of 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.
Units: About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
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.
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 Affected | Model Number(s) | Serial Number Range |
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| 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 - 343333, 349790 - 350341, 365589 - 366670, 372908 - 377872 |
| 2005 SPORTSMAN 700 | A05MH68(AK)(AN)(AP) | 4XAMH68A*5A 342736 - 343285, 349130 - 356390, 360781 - 377252, 604711 - 605110 |
| (non -military application) | A05MH68(CA) | 4XAMH68C*5A 353612 - 353618 |
| 4XAMH68C*5P 461037, 461039 | ||
| 2005 Sportsman 6X6 | A05CL50(AA) | 4XACL50A*54 549671 - 558303, 796545 - 799527 |
| 2005 SCRAMBLER 500 | A05BG50(AA) | 4XABG50A*52 523011 - 523889, 527617 - 528865, 529468 |
| 4XABG50A*54 554662 - 558475, 796577 - 799530 | ||
| 2005 Trail Boss 330 | A05CA32(AA) | 4XACA32A*5B 410751 - 413970 |
| 4XACA32A*52 532233 - 541659, 751061 - 757439 | ||
| 4XACA32A*54 550569 - 558765 | ||
| A05CA32(AB) | 4XACA32A*54 551800 - 553997 | |
| 2005 Magnum 330 2X4 | A05CB32(AA) | 4XACB32A*52 527107 - 529313, 537673 - 542424, 752671 - 753030 |
| 4XACB32A*5B 405797 - 405846, 408757 - 409346, 413971 - 414270, 675331 - 679450 | ||
| 2005 Magnum 330 4X4 | A05CD32(AA)(AB)(AC) | 4XACD32A*52 521885 - 522981, 528132 - 529815, 532671 - 541374 |
| 4XACD32A*5B 405847 - 405896, 409347 - 410750, 414271 - 414534, 431445 - 431756, 675001 - 679051 |
Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $3,799 and $7,699.
Manufactured: United States
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.
Consumer Contact: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
2004.5 Sportsman
2005 Sportsman
2005 Scrambler
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