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A04CH50AO

Is A04CH50AO recalled? Yes. Model number A04CH50AO is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 08-580 (Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), June 4, 2008) and 08-193 (Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), February 14, 2008).

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Recall 08-580, published June 4, 2008

Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

A04CH50AO
Additional identifying details

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).

Which products are included?

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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Official 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.

Brand
Polaris Industries
Recall published
June 4, 2008
Category
Sports & Outdoors
Units
About 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008)
Sold at / sales period
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.

Other model numbers in this recall

A04BG50AAA04BG50FAA04CH42AQA04CH42ARA04CH42ASA04CH42ATA04CH42AVA04CH50AQA04CH50ARA04CH50ASA04CH50ATA04CH50AVA04CH50AWA04CH50AXA04CL50AA
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Recall 08-193, published February 14, 2008

Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

A04CH50AO
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: A04CH50AO, A04CH50AR, A04CH50AS, A05MH50FB, A05BG50AA, A05MH42AB, A05MH42AG, A05MH42AH, A05MH50AB, A05MH50AC, A05MH50AG, A05MH50AH, A05MH50AL, A05MH50AT, A05MH59AK, A05MH59AN, A05CL50AA, A05CL50MA, A05MH68AD, A05MH68AK, A05MH68AN, A05MH68MB, A05MH68AP, A05MH68CA, A05MH68MA, A06MH50FB, A06BG50AA, A06MH46AA, A06MH46AC, A06MH46AD and 10 more.

Which products are included?

Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions

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 Market 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 Market 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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Official 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.

Brand
Polaris Industries
Recall published
February 14, 2008
Category
Sports & Outdoors
Units
About 95,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
Sold at / sales period
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.

Other model numbers in this recall

A04CH50ARA04CH50ASA05MH50FBA05BG50AAA05MH42ABA05MH42AGA05MH42AHA05MH50ABA05MH50ACA05MH50AGA05MH50AHA05MH50ALA05MH50ATA05MH59AKA05MH59ANA05CL50AAA05CL50MAA05MH68ADA05MH68AKA05MH68ANA05MH68MBA05MH68APA05MH68CAA05MH68MAA06MH50FBA06BG50AAA06MH46AAA06MH46ACA06MH46ADA06MH46AFA06MH46ATA06MH50AAA06MH50ABA06MH50ADA06MH50AFA06CL50AAA06MH68AAA06MH68ADA06MH68AF
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

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