CPSC recall 10-708, announced December 2, 2009, covers BRP U.S. Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs (about 2,400 units). The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles 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 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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one incident report with no injury no material damages.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BRP U.S.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 10-708
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
- Distributor
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Model Year 2010 Can-Am® 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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