The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05583·Announced 2005-06-24

Polaris Recalls 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs Due to Overheating Electronic Control Modules

Polaris is recalling about 61,020 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules may overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 approximately 61,020 Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs, including Sportsman, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss, and Magnum 330 models. The recall was first announced in May 2005 and expanded in June 2005.

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 68 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 $3,799 and $7,699. Consumers can verify if their vehicle is affected by checking the model and serial number against the specific ranges provided in the official recall notice. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly.

Owners should contact their Polaris ATV dealer to schedule a free repair for ECM replacement. For assistance, consumers can call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 or visit www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
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
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — ATVs
Hazard
Affected units
61,020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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