Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Recall 06561 · Jul 3, 2006 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
11,300
units affected
11,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06561
- Date
- Jul 3, 2006
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,300
- Product
- Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Bombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. Serial numbers are located on the front of the ATV on the identification decal. The ATVs were available in yellow, green, red, and camouflage.
What can happen
The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should pay close attention when operating and be careful not to accidentally engage the rear brake with their foot. Consumers should immediately contact their local Bombardier or Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from BRP.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received eight reports of fires caused by the rear brake overheating and igniting. The fires only involved property damage to the ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bombardier and Can-Am ATV dealers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for between $7,900 and $10,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bombardier model year 2006 outlander 650 and 800 atvs and can-am model year 2007 outlander 650 atvs?
Consumers should pay close attention when operating and be careful not to accidentally engage the rear brake with their foot. Consumers should immediately contact their local Bombardier or Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices.
What is the hazard?
The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.