BRP · Canada · Crit
BRP Outlander 650, Outlander 800 +3 more: Other
Affects BRP Outlander 650, Outlander 800, Traxter, Quest, Outlander 400 · 1999–2006 — about 9K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain ATVs equipped with a winch by Warn Industries, Inc., a defective contactor could cause the winch assembly to ignite while the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use. A fire could result in injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the 8-post contactor assembly.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational