Brp Can-am 1 Outlander: Loss Of Directional Control
Recall Summary BRP is recalling 52 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade vehicles because an electrical short circuit in the dynamic power steering system can cause the vehicle to suddenly steer left on its own, potentially causing loss of control. The fix involves upgrading the power steering software to alert drivers to problems and disable the system to prevent unwanted steering inputs. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BRP CAN-AM 1
- Product
- Vehicles: BRP CAN-AM 1 OUTLANDER, BRP CAN-AM 1 RENEGADE. Units affected: 52
- Reason
- It has been identified that an electrical short circuit to earth of the dynamic power steering (DPS) may occur. This can result in the vehicle suddenly steering to the left of it's own accord causing the driver to lose directional control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the DPS system upgraded with new software which will alert the driver to the presence of a problem. Additionally disable the DPS in order to prevent any undesirable steering inputs.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-12-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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