The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05568·Announced 2005-05-03

Polaris Recalls Select 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and Scrambler ATVs

Polaris is recalling about 14,882 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules may overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling select 2004.5 and 2005 model year Sportsman and 2005 model year Scrambler ATVs. The recall covers approximately 14,882 units, including the Sportsman 400, 500, 600, and 700, as well as the Scrambler 500.

The recall is due to a defect in the Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which may fail and overheat. If this occurs, the excessive heat could cause a fire, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Polaris has received 26 reports of the ECM overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

Affected ATVs were sold nationwide by Polaris dealers from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $5,999 and $7,299. Consumers should contact their Polaris ATV dealer to schedule a free repair for ECM replacement. Polaris has also notified registered affected consumers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
14,882

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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