Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Can-Am Outlander Pro and Outlander Max Pro ATVs may experience speed-limiter malfunctions that can result in unexpected acceleration despite the speed-limiting feature being enabled.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Unexpected acceleration while operating in Speed Limiter Mode.
- Sudden increases in vehicle speed.
- Loss of confidence in the speed-limiting feature.
- Rollovers or near-rollover incidents.
- Dealer software updates preceding the issue.
- Concerns that a safety feature failed to perform as advertised.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers purchase utility ATVs with speed-limiting features expecting safer operation for work, farms, hunting, rental fleets, and family use. A malfunctioning speed limiter may create serious safety risks and diminish the value of the vehicle.
Potential claims may include:
- Product defect
- Software defect
- Failure to disclose known defects
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own a Can-Am Outlander Pro or Outlander Max Pro equipped with Speed Limiter Mode.
- Your ATV accelerated unexpectedly.
- Your speed limiter failed to function properly.
- Your ATV received an ECM software update before the issue developed.
- You experienced a crash, rollover, or near-miss because of the malfunction.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.