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Recall 12709 — Can-Am ATVs

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-12-22

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12709
Date of alert
2011-12-22
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BRP-Recalls-ATVs-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-Hazard

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