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.
Recall
Number
12709
Date
2011-12-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Can-Am ATVs
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua
Retailer(s)
Can-Am dealerships nationwide between September 2009 and November 2011 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
Distributor(s)
BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
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