BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control
CPSC recall 10708 · announced December 2, 2009 · Brp U.s · 2,400 units affected
The product
The recall involves Model Year 2010 Can-Am® Outlander and Renegade ATVs. The following models are affected by this recall and can be located on the side panels: Model Name Model Number Color Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® RENEGADE™ XXC 4X 800EFI Black
The hazard
The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one incident report with no injury no material damages.
Sold at: Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.can-am.brp.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.