1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12709
- Date
- Dec 22, 2011
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Can-Am ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received two reports of broken DPS resulting in limited steering ability. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled can-am atvs?
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.
What is the 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.
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.