Note: This recall has been reannounced.
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Recalled 2005 Scrambler -
Recalled 2005 Sportsman
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.
About 14,882
Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET every day, or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.
Recall Details
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) Affected | Model Number(s) | Serial Number Range - (last six numbers of VIN) |
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| 2004.5 Sportsman 500 | A04CH50AR | 4XACH50A*4 407617-407876 |
| 2005 Sportsman 400 | A05MH42AB | 4XAMH42A*5A 354270-354759, 360481-360630 4XAMH42A*5B 411353-412822 4XAMH42A*5A 353730-354269, 360631-360780 4XAMH42A*5B 411593-411832, 413068-413137 |
| 2005 Sportsman 500 | A05MH50AB A05MH50AC A05MH50AG A05MH50AH | 4XAMH50A*5A 350562-351321, 355431-355580, 359016-359730, 362935-362979 4XAMH50A*5B 407877-408216, 411873-411912, 415275-416014, 417015-417299 4XAMH50A*5A 355581-355835, 358431-358715, 359831-360290 4XAMH50A*5B 411913-412207, 415350-415419, 416015-416279, 417315-417614, 418310 4XAMH50A*5A 350342-351590, 355280-355430, 358716-359790 4XAMH50A*5B 408217-408556, 411833-411872, 415200-415274, 416280-416564, 417615-418114 4XAMH50A*5A 350782-351051, 355130-355279, 359231-359630, 362765-363854 4XAMH50A*5B 412208-412332, 415420-415754, 416715-417014, 418510-418704 |
| 2005 Sportsman 600 | A05MH59AK | 4XAMH59A*5A 349790-350341 |
| 2005 Sportsman 700 | A05MH68AK A05MH68AN A05MH68AP | 4XAMH68A*5A 349720-349789, 351776-352060, 353253-353487, 356181-356390 4XAMH68A*5A 360901-361245, 362707-362764, 363575-363646 4XAMH68A*5A 349130-349719, 351591-351775, 353488-353729, 355836-356180 4XAMH68A*5A 360781-360900, 361286-361545, 362582-362706 4XAMH68A*5A 362597-362609 |
| 2005 Scrambler 500 | A05BG50AA | 4XABG50A*52 523011-523889, 527617-528602 |
| *=Check Digit. This could be either a letter or a number |
Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Polaris has received 26 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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