Can Am all-terrain vehicles, wheels not said
8 reports to CPSC, the latest made May 18, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 8reports to CPSC
- May 18, 2022the latest report was made
- May 19, 2012the earliest
- 8with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Can Am
- Maker
- BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- All-terrain vehicles, wheels not saidOff-road onlyCPSC’s product type: All Terrain Vehicles (# of Wheels Unspecified/off Road) (code 3287), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)
“Can-Am”, “Can-Am.” and “CanAm”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2022 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 1 |
| February 2021 | 1 |
| September 2018 | 1 |
| February 2018 | 1 |
| October 2014 | 1 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
| May 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 7 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made May 18, 2022, sent to the company May 20, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 6, 2022
The product, in the report: 2021 model Can Am Outlander 570 ATV ,green color
2021 model Can Am Outlander 570 fire in the engine compartment right after starting the engine.
- Model
- ATV Outlander XT 570 BG 21
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Smith Marine LLC
- Bought
- Nov 20, 2020
- Where
- Lamberville, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Can Am, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 30, 2021, sent to the company Oct 4, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2021
The product, in the report: CanAM 2018 ATV Model outlander XT650
Caller stated that he is experiencing similar problems of recall#18-750 Hazard:Fuel can spray from the fuel tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fuel leak and fire hazard. He stated that he had used the ATV a few times before the incident.
Caller stated that he took the ATV to the dealer and was advised that it had received the recall remedy. He stated that they did not informed when the action was performed. Caller feels that this ATV poses a fire hazard and should be reported.
- Model
- outlander XT650
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Private seller
- Bought
- Feb 13, 2021, about then
- Where
- Clearbrook, Minnesota: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand CanAm, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 8, 2021, sent to the company Feb 16, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 2, 2021
The product, in the report: All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), 2020 Can Am Outlander
On 6/30/20 I had mowed our lawn and proceeded to pick up clippings with our lawn sweeper attached to our 2020 CanAm Outlander ATV. I drove the ATV 200 ft. when it popped and quit. Thinking it was out of gas, I took the gas cap off and was hit by a flash of fire. I quickly hit the ground and smothered my face to put out the fire that was singeing my hair. The ATV was clearly on fire at this point and my husband and I hosed it down with 2 hoses for 20 minutes. Fire still not out. my husband, with our backhoe, dumped 6 loads of dirt on it and was finally able to put the fire out by smothering it. The ATV was purchased 9/14/19 and had less than 10 hours on it, all of which were used for yard work. Research has shown us that BRP Inc. Can-Am had a recall in June 2018 for ‘Potential Fire Hazard’ and on the top of the list is the Can-Am Outlander. BRP refuses to acknowledge my incident for further investigation.
- Model
- Outlander
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Westside Motorsports, Washington
- Bought
- Sep 14, 2019
- Where
- Coulee City, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 65, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand CAN AM, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Sep 26, 2018, sent to the company Nov 28, 2018, published by CPSC Dec 13, 2018
The product, in the report: ATV 4 wheels
Date: 9/23/18
The submitter had the unit on drive and he was pulling out of his driveway when he noticed the check engine light came on. He then claims the power steering stopped working. He drove the unit back in the garage.
He contacted the firm today and reported the issue. They checked his VIN and advised him that his unit was not recalled. However, he noticed a recall for similar units having the same issue and he believes his unit should be included in recall # 12-709.
No prior incident.
He uses the unit once every 2 months
- Model
- Outlander 800R
- Serial number
- VIN [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Crossbay Motorsports, New York
- Bought
- May 15, 2011, about then
- Where
- Wayne, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Can-Am, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 19, 2018, sent to the company Jun 1, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 15, 2018
The product, in the report: 2010 Can Am Outlander 800
I am the original purchaser and current owner of a 2010 Can Am Outlander 800. Recently after a riding trip I noticed melted wires under the seat. After extensive research online this seems to be a very common problem with these machines. You see Can Am refuses to acknowledge there is a problem, refuses to issue a recall or offer to fix the problem, but yet they will sell you a repair harness for $50 to fix it yourself. Understand, there is such heat build up within these 3 wires that it causes the insulating wire casing to completely melt off all 3 wires. And the fact that they are within an inch of the gas tank vent and rubber fuel lines should concern EVERYONE involved. This whole problem stems from the wires being undersized in the design of the electrical system. Another issue I recently experienced with this exact same atv in which Can Am actually did issue a recall on but claims my atv did not fall under was the “Risk of loss control hazard”. During a ride a year or better ago we were traveling down a trail with a gradual turn to the right. Without warning the atv steering locked or jammed not allowing the rider to steer left or right causing the atv to leave the trail and go down over a 100’ embankment. Fortunately the rider was not severely hurt and able to jump off before the atv left the trail. I find it very ironic that my atv experienced the exact symptoms Can Am issued a recall for but was not included in the recall. I feel this problem is a lot more widespread than they like to acknowledge. For what its worth my atv experienced a significant about of damage due to that steering failure.
- Model
- outlander 800
- UPC
- 5EAB
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- Dons Kawasaki, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Jan 18, 2010, about then
- Where
- wellsboro, Pennsylvania: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Can Am, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 15, 2014, sent to the company Nov 20, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 5, 2014
The product, in the report: 2013 ATV, 2 seat VIN # 3JBKGCN15DJ000042
The consumer purchased the used ATV from an online seller.
The consumer stated that the elbow that carry fuel to the engine broke. The fuel drained onto the hot engine and caused a fire. This happened while the consumer’s son was riding the ATV on a trail in Canada. The consumer stated that he was able to extinguish the fire with soda.
The consumer stated that his son was able to get out of the ATV without any injuries.
The consumer stated that the fire damaged the engine and melted the plastic around the engine. The consumer also stated that the seat belt release was only couple inches away from the fire.
The consumer spoke to an authorize dealer for the manf ([REDACTED]- Franklin, OH). The dealer asked the consumer to bring the ATV down to him. The consumer is taking the ATV down today (10/15/14). The consumer stated that the dealer will examine the ATV and get a hold of the manf in regards to the incident.
Not included in any recalls.
- Model
- Commander 800DPS
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2014, about then
- Where
- Echo Bay, Canada: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Can-Am, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 31, 2012, sent to the company Aug 13, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2012
The product, in the report: ATV
The main frame on my ATV broke and could have caused a horrable accident if I had not found it. The only reason it came to my attention was that I noticed a posting on a web site where someone else found theirs to be broken. I have taken it to the dealer and it has been there for 6 weeks. I am not the only one to have this problem as you can see from this post on the biggest web site on Can Ams below. BRP who makes Can Am products has refused to admit there is a problem and recall all the units they have sold. They supposedly have came up with a “brace” which will be bolted on to fix the problem. This in my opinion is not acceptable as the frame is the major structure and should be replaced then bracing could be added. BRP is doing nothing to repair the cracked/broken frame tubes.
http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/can-am-2012-models/35563-2012-can-am-outlander-renegade-gen2-frame-cracking-pictures-posted.html
- Model
- RENXXC5VCA
- Serial number
- [REDACTED]
- Bought from
- White’s Cycles & Marine
- Bought
- Oct 20, 2011
- Where
- Oliver Springs, Tennessee: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Can Am, made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 19, 2012, sent to the company May 29, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2012
The product, in the report: 2008 Can-Am Outlander 400 ATV. VIN - 2BVEGCM158000003.
2008 BRP Cam-Am Outlander 400 ATV purchased on 3/1/2010. ATV was new with a 3 year warranty. While riding I heard a rattling noise from under the seat. I took to the dealer & the dealer advised that they could not find anything wrong. While cleaning the ATV in March of this year I noticed that the fuel tan shield is cracking & digging into the fuel tank. This is the part that was rattling. The fuel tank is plastic. The fuel tank shield will eventually put a hole in the fuel tank. This could possibly start a fire. I took back to the dealer. The dealer contacted BRP. BRP refused to take care of problem. The ATV is under warranty until 3/2013. This is not a damage or wear & tear issue. This is a faulty tank shield.
- Model
- Outlander 400
- Serial number
- 2BVEGCM158V000003
- Bought from
- Sheboygan Yamaha, Inc.
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2010
- Where
- New Berlin, Wisconsin: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Can-Am., made or sold by BRP US Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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