BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Recall 09701 · Oct 1, 2008 · BRP U.S. Inc.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09701
- Date
- Oct 1, 2008
- Company
- BRP U.S. Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs. The model name can be located on the side panels. The ATV is black with yellow and orange trim.
What can happen
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
The fix
Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2008-2009 can-am® youth atvs?
Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
What is the hazard?
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
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.