BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18735 · Apr 10, 2018 · Brp
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18735
- Date
- Apr 10, 2018
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max all-terrain vehicles equipped with a dynamic power steering (DPS) and a 450 or 570 engine. The vehicles were sold in various colors. The model name is printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is printed on the frame under the seat in the middle and on the frame behind the right front wheel. Model Colors 2017 Outlander DPS 570 EFI Yellow, Green, Camo 2017 Outlander DPS 450 EFI Yellow, Green, Camo 2017 Outlander XT 570 EFI Yellow, Pure Magnesium 2017 Outlander Hunter Edition 570 EFI Camo 2017 Outlander XMR 570 EFI Red, White, Black 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 570 EFI Yellow, Green 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 450 EFI Yellow, Green 2017 Outlander MAX XT 570 EFI Pure Magnesium, Yellow
What can happen
The dynamic power steering shaft can break and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of broken steering shafts worldwide, including two reports in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2017 can-am outlander and outlander max all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The dynamic power steering shaft can break and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
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.