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Can-Am ATVs

Official notice

4 Apr 2016

Last checked

4 Apr 2016

Critical riskCPSC
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An official CPSC notice concerns Can-Am ATVs. 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. Published 2016-04-04.

What to do now

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.

Units affected

1,600

Recall number

12709

Official notice

2016-04-04

The hazard

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.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV)

Recall Numbers

12709

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Affected products

Product 1

Can-Am ATVs — About 1,600

Units affected

1,600

Risk / hazard

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.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Brp Mexico S.a De C.v

Manufacturer

BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ciudad Juárez, Mexican state of Chihuahua

Phone

(888) 638-5397

Brand: Brp Mexico S.a De C.v. Contact: 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. Phone (888) 638-5397.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

HOME

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

12709

Units affected

1,600

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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