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Bikesales Staff12 Jan 2010
NEWS

Product recall for Can-Am ATV

Electrical short circuit the culprit

Detail as follows:

Product description: All Terrain Vehicle

Identifying features: Serial numbers listing from 000001 to 000481

What are the hazards? An electrical short circuit to the DPS software can cause the vehicle to suddenly steer left on its own and, in some situations, the operator could lose control of the vehicle.

What are the defects? An electrical short circuit to the ground of the DPS software may occur.

Where the product was sold: National

Traders who sold this product: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Can-Am Dealers

Supplier: BRP

Supplier's web site: http://www.brp.com

What should consumers do? Dealers have contacted consumers by mail. Consumers are requested to update the DPS Software at a local dealer. The new software has the ability to detect a short circuit and disable the DPS to prevent undesired steering. If the consumer wishes to use their vehicle before the DPS software is updated, they should disable DPS electrical system by removing DPS fuse.

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