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Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008)
- Recall date
- June 4, 2008
- Brand
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Since the recall expansion announced in February 2008, Polaris has received four more reports of ECMs melting and two reports of smoke or fire contained to the ECM. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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