Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued June 4, 2008.
- Posted
- June 4, 2008
- Recall Number
- 08580
- Quantity
- About 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008)
- 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 recall expansion announced in February 2008, Polaris has received four more reports of ECMs melting and two reports of smoke or fire contained to the ECM. No injuries have been reported.