BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard

Other hazard

The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft can crack and pieces can detach. Those pieces inside the DPS can block gears and cause limited steering ability, posing a loss of control hazard with risk of serious injury or death to the operator.

Units: About 1,600
Reports: 2
Injuries: —
Deaths: —
Price: $6,800–$13,500
Remedy: Repair

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

This recall involves 2010 and 2011 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade model ATVs. The ATVs were sold in black, yellow and red and have "Can-Am" and the model name printed on the side panels. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2010: Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ 500, 650 and 800R, packages XT, XT-P and Ltd; on MAX and one-Up models Can-Am® RENEGADE™ 800R, package X xc only Model Year 2011: Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ 500, 650, 800R, packages XT, XT-P, X xc, X mr and Ltd; on MAX and one-Up models Can-Am® RENEGADE™ 800R package X xc only

The file

Sold at: Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
Product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Made in: Mexico
Recalled by: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua, BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Incident log

BRP has received two reports of broken DPS resulting in limited steering ability. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP will contact registered owners directly.

For additional information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.can-am.brp.com

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated DEC 22 2011; last revised APR 04 2016.