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BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 18-735 · April 10, 2018 · BRP

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-735 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 10, 2018
Brand
BRP
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,500 (In addition, about 2,800 in Canada)
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
April 10, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max all-terrain vehicles equipped with a dynamic power steering (DPS) and a 450 or 570 engine. The vehicles were sold in various colors. The model name is printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is printed on the frame under the seat in the middle and on the frame behind the right front wheel. Model Colors 2017 Outlander DPS 570 EFI Yellow, Green, Camo 2017 Outlander DPS 450 EFI Yellow, Green, Camo 2017 Outlander XT 570 EFI Yellow, Pure Magnesium 2017 Outlander Hunter Edition 570 EFI Camo 2017 Outlander XMR 570 EFI Red, White, Black 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 570 EFI Yellow, Green 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 450 EFI Yellow, Green 2017 Outlander MAX XT 570 EFI Pure Magnesium, Yellow

Is my product affected?

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

  • 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) · About 6,500 (In addition, about 2,800 in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.; BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 13 reports of broken steering shafts worldwide, including two reports in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on “Owner Center” and then “Safety” for more information.

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?

2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (About 6,500 (In addition, about 2,800 in Canada) units). This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max all-terrain vehicles equipped with a dynamic power steering (DPS) and a 450 or 570 engine.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 10, 2018. 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.