Polaris · Canada · Crit
Polaris Sportsman 500, Scrambler 500 4X4 +6 more: Electrical
Affects Polaris Sportsman 500, Scrambler 500 4X4, Sportsman MV7, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 400, Sportsman 6X6, Sportsman 450 · 2004–2006 — about 12K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain ATVs, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) could fail and overheat. If this were to occur, the excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in property damage and/or severe personal injury or death. Owners are advised to stop riding their ATV's and to disconnect the battery cables until repairs have been completed. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the ECM. As well, affected ECMs, installed by dealers to correct servicing issues, will also need replacing. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2005126.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.