CPSC2026-05-14PHYSICAL HAZARD

Can-Am Outlander ATVs recalled for speed limiter malfunction crash hazard

FALLNationwide distributionConsumer goods

What this means

The speed limiter control on certain Can-Am Outlander ATVs can malfunction, causing unexpected speed and acceleration that increases the risk of losing control and crashing. This affects model years 2023–2026 Outlander Pro and Max Pro models equipped with Speed Limiter Mode that received a software update at a dealership on or after February 3, 2026. One rider has already been injured when the speed limiter failed, causing sudden acceleration and an ATV flip.

Stop using Speed Limiter Mode immediately on your Can-Am Outlander ATV.
Contact an authorized Can-Am Off-Road dealer to schedule a free software update (takes less than one hour).
Find a dealer at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/find-a-dealer.html#/search
Check your VIN (10th character: P=2023, R=2024, S=2025, T=2026) on the front right frame to confirm your model year.

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Representative Recalled Can-Am Outlander Pro

Representative Recalled Can-Am Outlander Max Pro

The agency's original wording

Hazard

The ATV's speed limiter control can malfunction, causing unexpected speed and acceleration, posing a serious risk of injury or death from crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Speed Limiter Mode immediately and contact an authorized Can-Am Off-Road dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealership, involving a software update that will take less than one hour. To find an authorized dealer visit https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/find-a-dealer.html#/search.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

Yes

Sold at

Authorized Can-Am Off-Road dealers from March 2023 through April 2026 for between $8,000 and $13,000.

Affected count

About 2,820

Injuries reported

The firm has received one report of a speed limiter failure that caused sudden acceleration and flipped the ATV, resulting in scrapes and bruises to the rider.

Manufactured in

Mexico

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Can-Am Outlander Pro and Max Pro All-Terrain Vehicles

Consumer contact

BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, online at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/owners/safety/safety-recalls.html or https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death-from-Crash-Hazard

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