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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

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

Agency Publication Date: April 10, 2018
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Summary

BRP is recalling about 6,500 Model Year 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The dynamic power steering shaft can break during use, causing a total loss of steering control. There have been 13 reports of broken steering shafts worldwide, including two incidents in the U.S. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide between June 2016 and December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.

Risk

The steering shaft can snap without warning, causing the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle. This pose a serious risk of a crash and injury to the rider or others.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled 2017 Can-Am Outlander or Outlander Max ATVs.
  2. Check the side panels of your vehicle for the model name (Outlander or Outlander Max) and confirm it has a 450 or 570 engine equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS).
  3. Locate your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to verify if it is part of the recall; the VIN is printed on the frame under the seat in the middle and on the frame behind the right front wheel.
  4. Contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering shaft.
  5. For more information, contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit www.can-am.brp.com and click on 'Owner Center' then 'Safety'.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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.

Affected Products

Product: 2017 Outlander DPS 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander DPS 450 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander XT 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander Hunter Edition 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander XMR 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander MAX DPS 450 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017
Product: 2017 Outlander MAX XT 570 EFI
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - December 2017

Product Images

Recalled 2017 Outlander DPS 570

Recalled 2017 Outlander DPS 570

Recalled 2017 Outlander Max DPS 570

Recalled 2017 Outlander Max DPS 570

The VIN location

The VIN location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18735
Status: Active
Sold By: Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: About 6,500 (In addition, about 2,800 in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
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.
Agency Last Updated: April 10, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response