Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wisconsin announced a recall of approximately 2,400 Can-Am all-terrain vehicles. According to the CPSC, the dynamic power steering (DPS) can fail on the model year 2010 vehicles, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control, which exposes drivers to a significant risk of injury and death.

According to BRP, an electrical short circuit may occur, causing the vehicle to suddenly steer left on its own and in some situations a total loss of control can occur.

The CPSC urges owners of the recalled ATVs to stop using the vehicles and contact any Can-Am dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is mailing a direct notice to all known owners of the vehicles. Consumers may contact BRP directly by calling toll-free (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6. p.m. Eastern Monday through Friday, or by visiting the company’s website.

BRP says that customers who wish to use their ATVs before the repairs can be made should disable the DPS by removing its electrical fuse. Instructions on how to remove the DPS fuse are included in the recall letter BRP mailed to consumers. Consumers may also take their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuse removed until permanent repairs are made.

The ATVs were manufactured in Mexico and sold by authorized Can-Am dealers across the country from August 2009 through November 2009. Average retail price for the vehicles was between $6,800 and $13,500.

Specific models included in the recall are listed in the table below:

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