BRP Recalls Can-Am DS Youth ATVs
BRP has issued a recall for Youth model Can-Am DS ATVs due to a violation of the Federal ATV Standard.
According to the recall notice, the youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes.
This recall affects approximately 12,500 Mini Can-Am DS models for model years 2008 through 2015, which were made in Vietnam. The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have engines sizes of 70 cubic centimeters and 90 cubic centimeters. They were sold in the colors black and yellow.
Model year 2008 through 2014 DS 70 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to the unrestricted maximum speed of the vehicle. Model year 2008 through 2015 DS 70 and DS 90 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to parking brakes.
No incidents of injury have been reported.
Consumers are being asked to stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.
Affected models were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from July 2007 through January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.
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