BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard
Recall 15149 · May 26, 2015 · Brp
12,500
units affected
12,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15149
- Date
- May 26, 2015
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 12,500
- Product
- All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall is for model year 2008 through 2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs. The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have engines sizes of 70 cubic centimeters and 90 cubic centimeters. They were sold in the colors black and yellow. "Can-Am DS" and the engine size is on both sides of the vehicle's fairing. "Can-Am" appears in white letters on both sides of the seat. Model year 2008 through 2014 DS 70 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to the unrestricted maximum speed of the vehicle. Model year 2008 through 2015 DS 70 and DS 90 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to parking brakes.
What can happen
The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from July 2007 through January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash 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.