CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
USCPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalling Firm: Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak, which could be a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
All model year 2004 "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04CH68AP, and A04CH68AQ are part of this recall. The model number is on the rear upper frame tube, located directly under the right side of the seat. The ATVs have black seats with a gray, red, and black chassis. "700 Sportsman" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the chassis, body and fuel tank, and "EFI" is displayed on the instrument/headlight pod.
Affected Products
Polaris "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs1 |
| Title | CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Polaris-Sportsman-700-EFI.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Polaris "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak, which could be a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 19 incidents (including two minor injuries such as scrapes, bruises, and minor injuries to the leg, knee, and shoulder) involving the throttle cable binding, which may cause the ATV to accelerate. There have been 31 incidents (but no injuries or fires) involving gasoline leaking from the fuel line rubbing against the chassis. |
| Products › Name | Polaris "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,170 |
| Recall I D | 2784 |
| Remedies › Name | Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, and replace the throttle cable and the fuel line as necessary. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2003 to August 2004, for between $7,899 and $8,899. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | All model year 2004 "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04CH68AP, and A04CH68AQ are part of this recall. The model number is on the rear upper frame tube, located directly under the right side of the seat. The ATVs have black seats with a gray, red, and black chassis. "700 Sportsman" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the chassis, body and fuel tank, and "EFI" is displayed on the instrument/headlight pod. |
| Recall Number | 04585 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET every day. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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