Key Takeaway
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. was recalled on May 3, 2005. What to do: Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers direct...
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 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 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) 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
Injuries / Consequence
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.
Products Affected
Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'
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Company Information
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.