What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2017212
- Recall date
- 13 April 2017
- Make
- Polaris
- Models
- Sportsman 570 Touring, Sportsman 450, Scrambler Xp 1000, Sportsman Xp 1000, Sportsman X2 570, Sportsman 570, Sportsman 850
- Model years
- 2017
- Vehicle class
- A.T.V.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 751
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain ATVu2019s, there is an error within the software which controls the electric power steering (EPS) module. In the event of a lost or intermittent connection to the EPS module, the power steering software would calibrate the steering to roughly five times the ordinary power steering resistance or two times unassisted, manual steering resistance. This sudden increase in steering resistance would unexpectedly increase steering effort, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software that controls the EPS unit, which will turn off the steering assist, rather an increase steering resistance if a connection fault is detected. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop riding their ATV until the defect has been repaired.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2017212.