Update: BRP Recalls 2021 Can-Am Outlander, Renegade ATVs for Crash Risk
The CPSC announced on June 10, 2021, that BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling the following Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs after the company received a report of a detached steering knuckle resulting in the rider losing control and crashing:
| Model Year | Model Name |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER DPS 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER DPS 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER DPS 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER DPS 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX 6X6 DPS 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX 6X6 DPS 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX 6X6 XT 1000 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX DPS 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX DPS 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX DPS 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX LTD 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX NORTH 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XT 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XT 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XT 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XT 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XTP 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MAX XTP 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MOS 450 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MOS 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER MOS 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER NORTH 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XMR 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XMR 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XMR 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XMR 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XT 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XT 570 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XT 650 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XT 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XTP 1000R |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XTP 850 |
| MY 2021 | OUTLANDER XXC 1000R |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE 570 |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE 850 |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE XMR 1000R |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE XMR 570 |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE XXC 1000R |
| MY 2021 | RENEGADE XXC 850 |
“The steering knuckle can detach from the lower arm, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard,” CPSC said.
The CPSC Recall number for this item is 21-753
What’s the Problem?
This CPSC Recall began on Dec. 23, 2020, and affects:
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander 450
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander 570
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander DPS 450
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander DPS 570
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander XMR 850
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000R
- 2021 Can-Am Outlander XT 570
- 2021 Can Am Outlander XXC 1000R
- 2021 Can-Am Renegade XMR 1000R
“A rear wheel can separate from the vehicle and cause a loss of control, posing a crash hazard to consumers,” CPSC said. ”
BRP received two reports of the rear wheel coming loose and falling off the all-terrain vehicles.”
The recalled ATVs were sold in red, tundra green, granite gray-octane blue, camo and yellow. The model name is printed on the side panels, and the VIN is located on the frame under the seat in the middle and on the frame behind the right front wheel.
Affected ATVs were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2020 through November 2020 for between $8,500 and $15,000.
Consumers who purchased a recalled ATV should stop using it immediately and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair.
The CPSC Recall Number for these items is 21-715.
Do I Have a Can-Am ATV Recall Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Can-Am ATV Recall Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.
If you or another loved one was harmed by a recalled Can-Am ATV, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.