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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard

Recall 06-561 · July 3, 2006 · Bombardier Recreational Products

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-561 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 3, 2006
Brand
Bombardier Recreational Products
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs
Hazard
Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnCrashes and loss of control
Units
About 11,300
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
August 12, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs · About 11,300 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled ATV
Recalled ATV

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bombardier and Can-Am ATV dealers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for between $7,900 and $10,400.; Bombardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, Canada.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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

Recall history and context

Bombardier Recreational Products appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Bombardier Recreational Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs (About 11,300 units). Bombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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