CPSC recall 09-701, announced October 1, 2008, covers Vietnam Precision Industrial Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs (about 1,200 units). If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The notice reports no incidents. Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 638-5397, or go to www.can-am.brp.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Vietnam Precision Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 09-701
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.
- Importer
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For additional information, call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.can-am.brp.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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