The problem is that the fuel can spray from the fuel tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fuel leak and fire hazard.
BRP has received 6 reports of fuel spraying out of the fuel tank. No injuries or fires were reported.
This recall involves the following 2018 model-year Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs:
| Models | Colors |
| OUTLANDER 450, 570 and 650 | Red, Squadron Green |
| OUTLANDER 6X6 DPS 650 | Squadron Green |
| OUTLANDER 6X6 XT 1000 | Breakup Country Camo |
| OUTLANDER DPS 450, 570, 650, 850 and 1000R | Flat Black, Breakup Country Camo, Orange Crush, Squadron Green, |
| OUTLANDER DPS LE 570 | Flat Black, Breakup Country Camo, Orange Crush, Squadron Green |
| OUTLANDER MAX 450 and 570 | Brush Aluminium, Red |
| OUTLANDER MAX DPS 450, 570 and 650 | Orange Crush, Squadron Green |
| OUTLANDER MAX LTD 1000R | Midnight blue |
| OUTLANDER MAX WIN 650 and 850 | White |
| OUTLANDER MAX XT 570, 650, 850 and 1000R | Breakup Country Camo, Brush Aluminium, Flat Black, Intense Red, Pure Magnesium |
| OUTLANDER MAX XT LE 650 | Brush Aluminium, Flat Black, Intense Red, Pure Magnesium |
| OUTLANDER MAX XTP 850 and 1000R | Black |
| OUTLANDER MOS 450, 570 and 1000R | Breakup Country Camo |
| OUTLANDER WIN 650 and 850 | White |
| OUTLANDER XT 570, 650, 850 and 1000R | Breakup Country Camo, Brush Aluminium, Intense Red, Pure Magnesium |
| OUTLANDER XTP 850 and 1000R | Black |
| OUTLANDER XXC 1000R | Black, Sunburst Yellow/Black/ Hyper Silver |
| RENEGADE 570, 850 and 1000 | Red |
| RENEGADE XXC 850 and 1000R | Red/White/Black |
The recalled ATVs were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from June 2017 through June 2018 for between $6,000 and $16,500.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP Can-Am ATV dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
For more information, call BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on “Owner Center” and then “Safety.”
Source: BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)