Can-Am Outlander Max 650, Outlander Max 800R +5 more: Steering

Affects Can-Am Outlander Max 650, Outlander Max 800R, Outlander 800R, Renegade 800R, Outlander 650, Outlander Max 500, Outlander 500 · 2010 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering, the DPS unit may suffer an electrical short circuit to ground. This can cause the vehicle to suddenly steer left on its own, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will upgrade DPS software to detect an electrical short and shut down steering power-assist.

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