CPSC2005-06-24
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs
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.
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.
Sold at
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $3,799 and $7,699.
Affected count
About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
Injuries reported
Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
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
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Announce-Expanded-Recall-of-Select-Model-Year-20045-and-2005-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
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