-----just wanted to pass this on in case anyone has not seen it yet-----



BRP recalls ATVs due to loss of steering control

Posted December 3, 2009

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Model Year 2010 Can-Am ATVs

Units: About 2,400

Distributor: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Hazard: The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one incident report with no injury no material damages.

Description: The recall involves Model Year 2010 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs. The following models are affected by this recall and can be located on the side panels:

Model Name Model Number

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 800EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 800EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 800EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 650EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 500EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 500EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 800EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 650EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 500EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 500EFI

Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 650EFI

Can-Am® RENEGADE™ XXC 4X 800EFI

Sold by: Authorized Can-Am dealers nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for between $6,800 and $13,500.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact any Can-Am dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call 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 Can-Am - ATV ATV - Spyder Roadster | VTT Can-Am - ATV - Can-Am - ATV Spyder

BRP recalls ATVs due to loss of steering control

 

I still wonder what the remedy is?????????

 

It's nothing more than a programming change...they hook it upto the computer and upload an update basically.
From what I understand before the update if some component of the DPS was shorted to ground it would steer left,after the update if the short occurs the DPS will be disabled.

BRP has been mailing out the letters for over a week now...one reported incident with no injuries(in other words they didn't have to recall or notify CPSC)...but they did,and they are notifying owners themselves instead of relying on dealers to do it.
I know a manufacturer that should take note on how to respond to a possible safety issue!

Here is the letters BRP is sending out...

 

Nice good to see ther are no hard part faults. Cudos to Can-Am for fixing this pronto!

 

Ummmm POLARIS oops, did I say that outloud.