BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-709 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 22, 2011
- Brand
- BRP
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Can-Am ATVs
- Hazard
- Loss of Control Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,600
- Made in
- Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 4, 2016
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Can-Am ATVs · About 1,600 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.; BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua; BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis..
Injuries or incidents reported
BRP has received two reports of broken DPS resulting in limited steering ability. No injuries have been reported.
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
Recall history and context
BRP appears in 31 CPSC recalls on record. See all BRP 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?
Can-Am ATVs (About 1,600 units). This recall involves 2010 and 2011 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade model ATVs.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Loss of Control Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 4, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.