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BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision HazardDate: 10/3/2008
Reason: If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine.
Distribution: Nationwide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Products: Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs Units: About 1,200 Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. Manufacturer: Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam Hazard: If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The recall involves Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs. The model name can be located on the side panels. The ATV is black with yellow and orange trim. Sold at: Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400. Manufactured in: Vietnam Remedy: Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.can-am.brp.com Other Automotive Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/22/2008 Reason: THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/3/2008 Reason: SHOULD WHEEL-END SEPARATION OCCUR, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Distribution: NATIONWIDE Date: 11/3/2008 Reason: THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. Distribution: NATIONWIDE |
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