BRP Recalls All Terrain Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control
Home product recall 10-708. Announced by CPSC on Dec 2, 2009.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 2, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 2,400 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
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.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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 Web site at www.can-am.brp.com
Which ones are recalled?
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 Color Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 800EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI Black Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ MAX LTD 4X 500EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ XT 4X 650EFI Yellow, Viper Red, Camo Can-Am® RENEGADE™ XXC 4X 800EFI Black
About 2,400 units, as CPSC gives them.
Model Year 2010 Can-Am® ATVs.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by BRP U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.
- Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
- Made in Mexico, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
The firm has received one incident report with no injury no material damages.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.