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BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard

Name: BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Brand: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua
SKU: CPSC-12709
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 22, 2011Recall ID: 12709Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Can-Am ATVs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BRP-Recalls-ATVs-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-Hazard
Title	BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12709.12709a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Can-Am Renegade
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12709.12709b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Can-Am Outlander Max
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12709.12709c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Can-Am Outlander
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	BRP has received two reports of broken DPS resulting in limited steering ability. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Can-Am ATVs
Products › Type	All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Products › Category I D	68346
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,600
Recall I D	1167
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
Recall Date	2011-12-22T00:00:00
Description	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
Distributors › Name	BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Recall Number	12709
Manufacturers › Name	BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.can-am.brp.com
Last Publish Date	2016-04-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Overview

Recalling FirmBRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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