Parts for recall

[ducker]

Has any dealership received a good supply of the ECM's for the Polaris recall? Need four wheel drive.

[rundrave]

Here is what my polaris dealer said:

Just a heads up. This recall is NOT a stop ride bulletin. You can definetly still use your ATV. The reason it is a safety recall is because the problem can happen when your atv is NOT IN USE. All you have to do is disconnect your battery cable when not in use. It is a "Fire Hazzard" is why it is a recall. The ECM could stay on after the key is shut off and something could get hot and cause a fire.

This is right off the Polaris Tech Sight available to dealers:

Inquiry: - Is this a stop sale or stop ride Bulletin?

Response: - All affected units in dealer inventory are to be repaired prior to sale. However,

consumers and dealers may operate affected units until repairs can be made by

disconnecting the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the

vehicle is not in use or is left unattended.

Inquiry: - How long will the parts be on backorder?

Response: - Polaris will be shipping 500 - 1000 kits per week so place your orders

accordingly. Please do not “over order” as this creates longer lead times for all

dealers.

[MNexpoler]

What models and years does this affect?

[rooney5150]

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

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

NOTE: This expansion of the Polaris ATV recall announced on May 3, 2005 includes several additional models, affecting about 45,000 additional units.

Name of product: Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 6x6, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs.

Units: About 61,020

Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $3,799 and $7,699.

Manufactured: United States

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

Consumer Contact: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday.

2005 Scrambler

Models Model Numbers Serial Numbers Range

2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876

2005 SPORTSMAN 400 A05MH42(AB)(AG)(AH) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876

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

2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876

2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876

2004.5 SPORTSMAN 500 A04CH50(AO)(AR)(AS) 4XACH50A*4A 347719 - 348073 4XACH50A*4B 407412 - 407876

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) A05CA32(AB) 4XACA32A*5B 410751 - 413970 4XACA32A*52 532233 - 541659, 751061 - 757439 4XACA32A*54 550569 - 558765 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

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270.

Cheers,

Mike