Polaris ECM recall update

Found on another site and verified at the Polaris site. Now if they would just do something with the melting plastics....
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 95,000 (45,000 units recalled in June 2005)
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Since the original recall announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs on the affected ATVs, and 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves select 2005 through 2006 model Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs. The model and serial numbers are printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). Serial numbers are permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel. The recalled models are listed on the chart below.

MODEL YEAR MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBER
2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AO
2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AR
2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AS
2005 INT 500 HO A05MH50FB
2005 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A05BG50AA
2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AB
2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AG
2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AH
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AB
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AC
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AG
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AH
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AL
2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AT
2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AK
2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AN
2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 A05CL50AA
2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 MIL A05CL50MA
2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AD
2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AK


MODEL YEAR MODEL NAME MODEL NUMBER
2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AN
2005 SPRTSMN 700 MIL A05MH68MB
2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68AP
2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68CA
2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68MA
2006 INT SPTSMAN 500 A06MH50FB
2006 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A06BG50AA
2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AA
2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AC
2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AD
2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AF
2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AT
2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AA
2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AB
2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AD
2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AF
2006 SPRTSMN 6X6 A06CL50AA
2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AA
2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AD
2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AF


Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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.

"That musta hurt"
'06 POPO 500
28" MST's
Some Wheels
The puller outer thing
"custom" flywheel cover
a little bit of lift
lots of scratches...

I have had my plastic replaced under warrenty and a up date on the exhaust heat shield talk to your dealer[:D]

09 SPORTSMAN 850 XP
HMF Swamp Series UNI Air Filter Snorkeled Ricochet A Arm Gaurds  Skid Plate Highlifter Springs SS212 30" zillas CATVOS 3" lift Raked QSC  Audio Pipe
10k HID 8 leds


Cumberland ATV riders
WINDROCK ATV CLUB Trail Guid
DIXXIE CHOPPER

HOW'S THAT HOPE AND CHANGE TREATING YOU
IT IS BETTER TO HAVE THAN TO WANT
YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID

Apparently you have a better dealer than I do... They have had a big change in personnell so I could give it ANOTHER try.[;)]

"That musta hurt"
'06 POPO 500
28" MST's
Some Wheels
The puller outer thing
"custom" flywheel cover
a little bit of lift
lots of scratches...

that might involve my bike. i will have to check it out.

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI - Polaris LE wheels, 2500# Polaris winch, front Polaris rack extender, Polaris hand guards, reverse override

Pics/Vids

did they ever recall the ecm on the 05 800

09 red sportsman 850xp EPS
front & rear bumpers
piaa front lights
warn 3000# rt winch
bighorns
ricochet skid plates

05 sportsman 800 SOLD

04 yamaha kodiak 400
2500# warn winch

I just read the letter i got and the recall is not for any year 800's

04.5 SP500HO-blue, 28" backs on vision buckshots, spaced, gorilla lift, big gun, k&n power kit, heel clicker, warn 3.0, amsteel rope,relocated radiator, h/l temp gauge

This recall has been gong on for over a year, it's kinda old news.

2007 Polaris X2 on 27" Mudzillas or BigHorns
Split audiopipe (self built)
Heelclicker

2008 Dodge Ram BigHorn 4x4 to haul it with

"Don't make me use my caps lock!!"

http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u39/nennti/

I've had about 3 or 4 ecm's changed on my 2 machines all under warranty. I lost count after 2 or 3 changes LOL, but it has been a while like Big_T said....

04 500HO
Rubber Down's 3" FRONT LIFT KIT
Rubber Down's REAR LIFT
Rubber Down's FLAME fairlead
Ape Axles in the front
Turner Axles in the rear
Homemade snorkels
Dirtbmw rad bracket
GGB Exhaust (yup, its LOUD)
and some other goodies ;)


Doesnt play well with other's