2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 10, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18735

Sold / distributed

Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.

Why it was recalled

The dynamic power steering shaft can break and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.