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CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2005

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

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 fa…

Recall #
05583
Affected scope
About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
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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 … - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 AT… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn. in June 24, 2005. Reason: Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled …. Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replaceme…. Verify recall #05583 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled ….

Moderate
severity level
June 24, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05583 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05583) was formally reported on June 24, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005).

The documented reason for this recall is: 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, … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Free repair. Contact your Polaris ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for ECM replacement. Polaris has notified registered affected consumers directly about this recall. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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 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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or serial number is also permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs. Affected units can be verified by comparing the last six digits of the VIN to the serial number range in bold typed below. NOTE: Not all 2004.5 and 2005 model year vehicles are affected. Please review the affected unit table below. Models Affected Model Number(s) Serial Number Range 2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876 2005 SPORTSMAN 400 A05MH42(AB)(AG)(AH) 4XAMH42A*5A 343374 - 343413, 353730 - 355129, 360331 - 360780, 373808 - 374327,379785 - 380385, 600801 - 602060, 609261 - 610515 4XAMH42A*5B 411353 - 415199, 418895 - 427514, 430095 - 430634, 675596 - 676621, 679861 - 680700 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 A05MH50(AB)(AC)(AG)(AH)(AL) 4XAMH50A*5A 343334 - 343373, 350342 - 351590, 355130 - 355835, 358431 - 360330,362765 - 365588, 373208 - 373807, 378452 - 380569, 600301 - 600800, 605111 - 606260, 609111 - 609665, 612059 - 612811 4XAMH50A*5B 404297 - 404796, 407877 - 408556, 411833 - 412332, 415200 - 431444, 675381 - 681370 2005 SPORTSMAN 600 A05MH59(AK)(AN) 4XAMH59A*5A 343286 - 343333, 349790 - 350341, 365589 - 366670, 372908 - 377872 2005 SPORTSMAN 700 A05MH68(AK)(AN)(AP) 4XAMH68A*5A 342736 - 343285, 349130 - 356390, 360781 - 377252, 604711 - 605110 (non -military application) A05MH68(CA) 4XAMH68C*5A 353612 - 353618 4XAMH68C*5P 461037, 461039 2005 Sportsman 6X6 A05CL50(AA) 4XACL50A*54 549671 - 558303, 796545 - 799527 2005 SCRAMBLER 500 A05BG50(AA) 4XABG50A*52 523011 - 523889, 527617 - 528865, 529468 4XABG50A*54 554662 - 558475, 796577 - 799530 2005 Trail Boss 330 A05CA32(AA) 4XACA32A*5B 410751 - 413970 4XACA32A*52 532233 - 541659, 751061 - 757439 4XACA32A*54 550569 - 558765 A05CA32(AB) 4XACA32A*54 551800 - 553997 2005 Magnum 330 2X4 A05CB32(AA) 4XACB32A*52 527107 - 529313, 537673 - 542424, 752671 - 753030 4XACB32A*5B 405797 - 405846, 408757 - 409346, 413971 - 414270, 675331 - 679450 2005 Magnum 330 4X4 A05CD32(AA)(AB)(AC) 4XACD32A*52 521885 - 522981, 528132 - 529815, 532671 - 541374 4XACD32A*5B 405847 - 405896, 409347 - 410750, 414271 - 414534, 431445 - 431756, 675001 - 679051

Reason for recall

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, 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 Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05583
Date reported June 24, 2005
Date initiated June 24, 2005
Recalling firm Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Affected scope About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
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 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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or serial number is also permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel of all Polaris ATVs. Affected units can be verified by comparing the last six digits of the VIN to the serial number range in bold typed below. NOTE: Not all 2004.5 and 2005 model year vehicles are affected. Please review the affected unit table below. Models Affected Model Number(s) Serial Number Range 2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876 2005 SPORTSMAN 400 A05MH42(AB)(AG)(AH) 4XAMH42A*5A 343374 - 343413, 353730 - 355129, 360331 - 360780, 373808 - 374327,379785 - 380385, 600801 - 602060, 609261 - 610515 4XAMH42A*5B 411353 - 415199, 418895 - 427514, 430095 - 430634, 675596 - 676621, 679861 - 680700 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 A05MH50(AB)(AC)(AG)(AH)(AL) 4XAMH50A*5A 343334 - 343373, 350342 - 351590, 355130 - 355835, 358431 - 360330,362765 - 365588, 373208 - 373807, 378452 - 380569, 600301 - 600800, 605111 - 606260, 609111 - 609665, 612059 - 612811 4XAMH50A*5B 404297 - 404796, 407877 - 408556, 411833 - 412332, 415200 - 431444, 675381 - 681370 2005 SPORTSMAN 600 A05MH59(AK)(AN) 4XAMH59A*5A 343286 - 343333, 349790 - 350341, 365589 - 366670, 372908 - 377872 2005 SPORTSMAN 700 A05MH68(AK)(AN)(AP) 4XAMH68A*5A 342736 - 343285, 349130 - 356390, 360781 - 377252, 604711 - 605110 (non -military application) A05MH68(CA) 4XAMH68C*5A 353612 - 353618 4XAMH68C*5P 461037, 461039 2005 Sportsman 6X6 A05CL50(AA) 4XACL50A*54 549671 - 558303, 796545 - 799527 2005 SCRAMBLER 500 A05BG50(AA) 4XABG50A*52 523011 - 523889, 527617 - 528865, 529468 4XABG50A*54 554662 - 558475, 796577 - 799530 2005 Trail Boss 330 A05CA32(AA) 4XACA32A*5B 410751 - 413970 4XACA32A*52 532233 - 541659, 751061 - 757439 4XACA32A*54 550569 - 558765 A05CA32(AB) 4XACA32A*54 551800 - 553997 2005 Magnum 330 2X4 A05CB32(AA) 4XACB32A*52 527107 - 529313, 537673 - 542424, 752671 - 753030 4XACB32A*5B 405797 - 405846, 408757 - 409346, 413971 - 414270, 675331 - 679450 2005 Magnum 330 4X4 A05CD32(AA)(AB)(AC) 4XACD32A*52 521885 - 522981, 528132 - 529815, 532671 - 541374 4XACD32A*5B 405847 - 405896, 409347 - 410750, 414271 - 414534, 431445 - 431756, 675001 - 679051. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.. Units affected: About 61,020 (This recall was first announced in May 2005).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
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 June 24, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05583.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05583) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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