BRP Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16701 · Oct 7, 2015 · Brp
240
units affected
240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16701
- Date
- Oct 7, 2015
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 240
- Product
- Youth Model Can-Am all-terrain vehicles
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall is for the model years 2015 and 2016 Youth Model Can-Am™ DS 90™ and DS 90™X® ATVs. The recalled vehicles have an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters. The vehicles came in black and yellow. "Can-Am DS" and the engine size are painted in white on both sides of the vehicle's fairing. "Can-Am" appears in white letters on both sides of the seat.
What can happen
The fuel filter can break and leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received eight reports of the fuel filter breaking and leaking at dealerships. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for between $2,800 and $3,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled youth model can-am all-terrain vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The fuel filter can break and leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.