About 1,600 Can-Am ATVs are being recalled. The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft can crack and pieces can detach. Those pieces inside the DPS can block gears and cause limited steering ability, posing a loss of control hazard with risk of serious injury or death to the operator.
BRP has received two reports of broken DPS resulting in limited steering ability. No injuries have been reported.
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 |
Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
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.
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
Lake County Off Road Conservation, Inc. (Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:10:25 +0000): Thanks or these recall notices we use consumer affairs for all our updates to keep our members safe.
Arlene Greer (Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:01:58 +0000): there are more problems with can am atvs than that there junk my company bought 10 of them for atv tours spent 25,000 dollers on them thay didn't last 8 months ill never deal with can am ever bought 10 yamahas and after two years all 10 are still running like new...