Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued February 14, 2008.
- Posted
- February 14, 2008
- Recall Number
- 08193
- Quantity
- About 95,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
Since the original recall announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs on the recalled ATVs, and 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported.