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CPSCRecalled Jun 4, 2008 · #08580

Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Type
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Model numbers
2004, A04BG50AA, A04BG50FA, A04CH42AQ, A04CH42AR, A04CH42AS, A04CH42AT, A04CH42AV, A04CH50AO, A04CH50AQ, A04CH50, A04CH50AR
UPCs
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice