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.
Recall
Number
04585
Date
2004-09-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Polaris "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2003 to August 2004, for between $7,899 and $8,899.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.