CPSCGeneral Alert
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Haza...
Published: July 3, 2006Recall ID: 06561Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
Bombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. Serial numbers are located on the front of the ATV on the identification decal. The ATVs were available in yellow, green, red, and camouflage.
Affected Products
Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Inc-Recalls-All-Terrain-Vehicles-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/044d2836ab95459997937f6c57021f08.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | BRP has received eight reports of fires caused by the rear brake overheating and igniting. The fires only involved property damage to the ATVs. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,300 |
| Recall I D | 3430 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should pay close attention when operating and be careful not to accidentally engage the rear brake with their foot. Consumers should immediately contact their local Bombardier or Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from BRP. |
| Retailers › Name | Bombardier and Can-Am ATV dealers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for between $7,900 and $10,400. |
| Recall Date | 2006-07-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | Bombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. Serial numbers are located on the front of the ATV on the identification decal. The ATVs were available in yellow, green, red, and camouflage. |
| Recall Number | 06561 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bombardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |