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CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2005

CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs

Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM), which may fail and overhe…

Recall #
05568
Affected scope
About 14,882
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Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled Only select model year Polaris ATVs are part of this recall. The Sportsman ATV model and ….

CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman a… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in May 3, 2005. Reason: Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly…. Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replaceme…. Verify recall #05568 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05568 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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

Reason for recall

Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 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, what to do

Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 05568
Date reported May 3, 2005
Date initiated May 3, 2005
Recalling firm Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope About 14,882
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affe…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.. Units affected: About 14,882.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05568.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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