Can-Am recalls 2021 Outlander and Renegade ATVs due to steering knuckle detachment causing loss of control. Affected vehicles require immediate stop use and repair.
“Can-Am 2021 ATVs Recall: Steering Knuckle Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2825-can-am-2021-atvs-recall-steering-knuckle-detachment-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9083 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/BRP-Recalls-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on June 10, 2021, that BRP is recalling all model year 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade all-terrain vehicles due to a crash hazard. Owners should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Can-Am
Product: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Model Years: 2021
Models: Outlander, Renegade
Specific Models: 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 1000R, 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
Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from January 2021 to May 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers may also call BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit https://www.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_CA/form/contact-us.html or https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on "Owner Zone" and then "Safety Recalls" for more information.
The hazard
The steering knuckle can detach from the lower arm, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. BRP has received one incident of a detached steering knuckle resulting in the rider losing control and crashing. No injuries were reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall: Missing Brake Lights Crash Risk (2026-06-25), Yamazuki Youth ATVs Recalled: Crash Hazard from Faulty Brakes and Speed Limiter (2026-08-13), and Vanderhall Brawley GTS Recall: Crash Hazard from Unexpected Acceleration (2026-08-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name printed on the side panels of the vehicle. The VIN is located under the seat on the frame and behind the right front wheel. The recall covers all 2021 model year Outlander and Renegade ATVs.
Brand
Can-Am
Product
2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs to prevent potential loss of control.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Reach out to a Can-Am dealer for a free repair to fix the steering knuckle issue.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Can-Am dealers nationwide from January 2021 to May 2021 for between $8,500 and $15,000.”
Subject: Recall 9083 — Can-Am 2021 ATVs Recall: Steering Knuckle Detachment Risk
Hello,
I own a Can-Am 2021 ATVs Recall: Steering Knuckle Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 9083 from Can-Am.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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