The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18735·Announced 2018-04-10

2017 Can-Am Outlander ATVs Recalled for Steering Shaft Crash Hazard

BRP is recalling 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max ATVs because the dynamic power steering shaft can break, causing a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft breakage) posing a crash hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 6,500 model year 2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the United States. The recall involves vehicles equipped with a dynamic power steering (DPS) system and a 450 or 570 engine. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2016 through December 2017 for between $6,000 and $9,750. An additional 2,800 units were sold in Canada.

The dynamic power steering shaft on these vehicles can break, resulting in a loss of steering control. This defect poses a crash hazard to consumers. The manufacturer has received 13 reports of broken steering shafts worldwide, including two reports in the U.S., but no injuries have been reported.

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. For more information, consumers can call 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” and then “Safety.”

The recalled product

Product
2017 Can-Am Outlander and Outlander Max All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
6,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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