BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles As Dangerous
Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, founding partner
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All-terrain vehicle are fun, but they can be very dangerous if defective or misused. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, BRP U.S. Inc has recalled several all-terrain vehicles because the "dynamic power steering can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders."
If you own one of these ATVs, please stop using it immediately, and do not allow anyone access to it.
The following is an itemization of the recalled models:
| Model Name | Model Number | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT 4X 800EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT 4X 800EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX LTD 4X 800EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT 4X 650EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT 4X 500EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT 4X 500EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT-P 4X 800EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT-P 4X 650EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT-P 4X 500EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI | Black |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | MAX LTD 4X 500EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® OUTLANDER™ | XT 4X 650EFI | Yellow, Viper Red, Camo |
| Can-Am® RENEGADE™ | XXC 4X 800EFI | Black |
For additonal information, you can contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website: www.can-am.brp.com
About the author:
Mr. Zambri is a Past-President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and has been rated by Washingtonian magazine as a "Big Gun" and among the "top 1%" of all lawyers in the Washington metropolitan area. The magazine also describes him as "one of Washington's best--most honest and effective lawyers" whose practice is dedicated to representing people in catastrophic personal injury matters, including serious truck and car collisions. He has successfully litigated numerous cases against distracted drivers of buses, tractor-trailers, other trucks, and cars. Mr. Zambri's firm has also obtained the largest settlement ever in a case involving the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Mr. Zambri has also been named a "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyer magazine (March/April 2009 and 2010)--a national publication that honors the top lawyers in America.
Mr. Zambri has authored an article regarding how automobile collision cases are evaluated. To read it, please click here. Many Americans are killed or critically injured each year in vehicular collisions. If you want more information about your legal rights, please email Mr. Zambri at szambri@reganfirm.com or call him at 202-822-1899.
