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BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Reported: December 2, 2009 Initiated: December 2, 2009 #10708

Product Description

The recall involves Model Year 2010 Can-Am® Outlander and Renegade ATVs. The following models are affected by this recall and can be located on the side panels: Model Name Model Number Color Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® RENEGADE™ XXC 4X 800EFI Black

Reason for Recall

The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves Model Year 2010 Can-Am® Outlander and Renegade ATVs. The following models are affected by this recall and can be located on the side panels: Model Name Model Number Color Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® RENEGADE™ XXC 4X 800EFI Black. Recalled by BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.. Units affected: About 2,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 2, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10708.