BRP Recalls ATVs Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazard

BRP recalled the 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs on June 29, due to the fuel can spray from the fuel tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fuel leak and fire hazard. About 13,300 units were recalled.

Recall details (No. 18-750): This recall involves model year 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade all-terrain vehicles sold in a variety of colors. Can-Am and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is printed on the frame under the seat in the middle and on the frame behind the right front wheel.

The firm has received six reports of fuel spraying out of the fuel tank. No injuries or fires have been reported.

The following models are included in the recall.

OUTLANDER 450, 570 and 650 in red, squadron green
OUTLANDER 6X6 DPS 650 in squadron green
OUTLANDER 6X6 XT 1000 in breakup country camo
OUTLANDER DPS 450, 570, 650, 850 and 1000R in flat black, breakup country camo, orange crush, squadron green,
OUTLANDER DPS LE 570 in flat black, breakup country camo, orange crush, squadron green
OUTLANDER MAX 450 and 570 in brush aluminum, red
OUTLANDER MAX DPS 450, 570 and 650 in orange crush, squadron green
OUTLANDER MAX LTD 1000R in midnight blue
OUTLANDER MAX WIN 650 and 850 in white
OUTLANDER MAX XT 570, 650, 850 and 1000R in breakup country camo, brush aluminum, flat black, intense red, pure magnesium
OUTLANDER MAX XT LE 650 in brush aluminum, flat black, intense red, pure magnesium
OUTLANDER MAX XTP 850 and 1000R in black
OUTLANDER MOS 450, 570 and 1000R in breakup country camo
OUTLANDER WIN 650 and 850 in white
OUTLANDER XT 570, 650, 850 and 1000R in breakup country camo, brush aluminum, intense red, pure magnesium
OUTLANDER XTP 850 and 1000R in black
OUTLANDER XXC 1000R in black, sunburst yellow/black/ hyper silver
RENEGADE 570, 850 and 1000 in red
RENEGADE XXC 850 and 1000R in red/white/black

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.

Link: BRP