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BRP Recalls 2021 Can-Am ATVs Due to Rear Wheel Separation Crash Hazard

BRP recalls 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs after rear wheel separation risks loss of control. Affected vehicles must be stopped and repaired by dealers.

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8973Consumer productBRP
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

BRP is recalling 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs because a rear wheel can detach, causing loss of control and crashes. This hazard requires immediate action to prevent serious injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2935-brp-recalls-2021-can-am-atvs-due-to-rear-wheel.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2935-brp-recalls-2021-can-am-atvs-due-to-rear-wheel · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8973

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“BRP Recalls 2021 Can-Am ATVs Due to Rear Wheel Separation Crash Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2935-brp-recalls-2021-can-am-atvs-due-to-rear-wheel. Based on CPSC recall #8973 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/BRP-Recalls-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 22, 2020, 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 BRP dealer for a free repair.

How to tell if you have it

  • BRP
  • Can-Am Outlander, 2021
  • Can-Am Renegade, 2021

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV 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 the BRP online contact form at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/form/contact-us.html.

The hazard

A rear wheel can separate from the vehicle and cause a loss of control, posing a crash hazard to consumers. BRP received two reports of the rear wheel coming loose and falling off the all-terrain vehicles. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include the Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (2026-06-25), the Vanderhall Brawley GTS Recall (2026-08-06), and the Yamazuki Youth ATVs Recalled (2026-08-13).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model name printed on the side panels. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the frame under the seat and behind the right front wheel. These vehicles were sold in 2021 with specific model names listed.

  • Brand
    BRP
  • Product
    2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled 2021 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs to prevent potential crashes.

  2. Contact Dealer for Repair

    Contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair to fix the rear wheel separation issue.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2020 through November 2020 for between $8,500 and $15,000.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact BRP

We’ve drafted a message you can send BRP to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 8973 — BRP Recalls 2021 Can-Am ATVs Due to Rear Wheel Separation Crash Hazard

Hello,

I own a BRP Recalls 2021 Can-Am ATVs Due to Rear Wheel Separation Crash Hazard that is covered by recall 8973 from BRP.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV 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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8973 (December 22, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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