June 4, 2008
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs
Name of Product: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 700
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Description: This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2004 and model numbers listed below that have been serviced for electrical problems and received a defective EMC during service work. The ATVs were sold under market names Scrambler 500 and Sportsman 400, 500, or 6 x 6. The model number is printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500).
| Model Year | Model | Market Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | A04BG50AA | Scrambler 500 4x4 |
| 2004 | A04BG50FA | Scrambler 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH42AQ | Sportsman 400 |
| 2004 | A04CH42AR | Sportsman 400 |
| 2004 | A04CH42AS | Sportsman 400 |
| 2004 | A04CH42AT | Sportsman 400 |
| 2004 | A04CH42AV | Sportsman 400 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AO | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AQ | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AR | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AS | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AT | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AV | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AW | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CH50AX | Sportsman 500 |
| 2004 | A04CL50AA | Sportsman 6x6 |
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
Remedy: Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com