The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18750·Announced 2018-06-29

BRP Recalls 2018 Can-Am ATVs Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling about 13,300 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs because fuel can spray from the tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fire 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 fire hazard (fuel leak) on a high-risk product (ATV) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 13,300 model year 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves specific models and colors, including the Outlander 450, 570, 650, 6X6, DPS, MAX, MOS, WIN, XT, XTP, and XXC series, as well as the Renegade 570, 850, 1000, and XXC series. The vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2017 through June 2018 for between $6,000 and $16,500.

The recall is due to a defect where fuel can spray from the fuel tank when the gas cap is opened. This poses a fuel leak and fire hazard. The firm has received six reports of fuel spraying out of the fuel tank, but no injuries or fires 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
2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
13,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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