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

Recall 05-568 · May 3, 2005 · Polaris

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-568 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 3, 2005
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500'
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 14,882
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 13, 2024

What 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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500' · About 14,882 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled 2004.5 Sportsman ATV
Recalled 2004.5 Sportsman ATV
Recalled 2005 Sportsman ATV
Recalled 2005 Sportsman ATV
Recalled 2005 Scrambler ATV
Recalled 2005 Scrambler ATV

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 2004 through February 2005, for between $5,999 and $7,299.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Polaris has received 26 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Polaris 2004.5 'Sportsman 500,' 2005 'Sportsman 400,' 'Sportsman 500,' 'Sportsman 600,' 'Sportsman 700,' and 2005 'Scrambler 500' (About 14,882 units). Only select model year Polaris ATVs are part of this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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