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

Recalled April 10, 2018 · CPSC recall 18735 · BRP

Recalled 2017 Outlander DPS 570Recalled 2017 Outlander Max DPS 570The VIN location
Hazard
The dynamic power steering shaft can break and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,500 (In addition, about 2,800 in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of broken steering shafts worldwide, including two reports in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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

What to do

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.

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.

Product
2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Imported by
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Retailers
Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.
Made in
Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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