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BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard

Recalled May 26, 2015 · CPSC recall 15149 · BRP

Can Am DS 70 & Can Am DS 90 (Black)Can Am DS 70 & Can Am DS 90 (Yellow)
Hazard
The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 12,500
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall is for model year 2008 through 2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs. The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have engines sizes of 70 cubic centimeters and 90 cubic centimeters. They were sold in the colors black and yellow. "Can-Am DS" and the engine size is on both sides of the vehicle's fairing. "Can-Am" appears in white letters on both sides of the seat. Model year 2008 through 2014 DS 70 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to the unrestricted maximum speed of the vehicle. Model year 2008 through 2015 DS 70 and DS 90 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to parking brakes.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.

Contact

BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com/off-road and click on Owners, then "View Details" for Safety, then "View Notices" for Safety Recalls.

Product
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Imported by
Bombardier Recreational Products, of Canada
Retailers
Can-Am dealers nationwide from July 2007 through January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.
Made in
Vietnam

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →