Product Recall Number: 09-701
Why was Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs recalled?
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
Product Recall Number: 09-701
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2008-09-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
Description: The recall involves Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs. The model name can be located on the side panels. The ATV is black with yellow and orange trim.
Hazard Description: If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,200
Incidents: None.
Remedy: Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Sold At: Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.
Importers: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufacturers: Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed