Recall Date: May 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-149
Recall Summary
Name of product: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements
of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes,
posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs
and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered
consumers directly.
Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com/off-road and
click on Owners, then "View Details" for Safety, then "View
Notices" for Safety Recalls.
Recall Details
Units: About 12,500
Description: This recall is for model year 2008 through 2015
Can-Am Mini DS ATVs. 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. "Can-Am DS" and the engine size is on
both sides of the vehicle's fairing. "Can-Am" appears in white
letters on both sides of the seat.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from July 2007 through
January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.
Importer: Bombardier Recreational Products, of Canada
Manufactured in: Vietnam
