Handlebar May Break – 2022 Can-Am Ryker Motorcycles

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WARNING: All involved customers must be notified, all involved units must be corrected as per instruction herein. WARRANTY BULLETIN SAFETY CAMPAIGN Can-Am® On-Road RykerTM Campaign no.: 2022–0007 2022–0008 July 14, 2022 Subject:Handlebar Stem Bolt May Break – Potential Loss of Steering Control No. 2022-16 REVISION 1 July 21, 2022 UNDERLINE TEXT(S) BETWEEN ARROWS IS (ARE) ADDED ELEMENT(S) TO THE PREVIOUS PUBLICATION. IMPORTANT What should you do? – Do not deliver any involved vehicle that you have in stock as federal law requires you to complete the recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. – Customers cannot ride their vehicle until the safety recall procedure has been performed. – Contact all known customers who have purchased the affected product and inform them about this safety recall notice. MODEL YEAR MODEL ADMISSIBLE UNITS 2022 (only some specific VIN) Ryker™ Go to BOSSWeb/Warranty/Campaign Monitoring to know the quantity of units in your inventory impacted by this campaign IMPORTANT – When a vehicle comes in for service, always type the VIN in Knowledge Center to check for pending campaigns or alerts. – When performing any work on a vehicle, it is good practice to connect it to BUDS2 to ensure that all needed updates are done. PROBLEM The handlebar stem bolt may break suddenly. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. SOLUTION Clean the threads of the steering column and install the new handlebar stem bolt. REQUIRED PARTS Order parts through regular channel. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hardware kit (M8 x 1.25 x 95 bolt and M8 flat washer) 219800550 Printed in Canada. (rbg2022-016_rev1 en LG) ©2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. All rights reserved. 1 / 4 ®™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. CORRECTIVE ACTION Unregistered Units 1. Blow air into the steering column cavity. 2. Pass a M8 x 1.25 mm tap in the steering column threads. rbg2022-015-002 3. Clean the steering column threads using shop rags. Ensure all the debris are removed. 4. Clean the handlebar stem thoroughly. Remove all contaminants using a shop rag and parts cleaner before installing the stem. SERVICE PRODUCT XPS Brake and Parts Cleaner 5. Install the flat washer on the new bolt from the hardware kit. 6. Apply a few drops of threadlocker on the bolt threads. SERVICE PRODUCT Loctite 243 (blue) rbg2019-009-003 7. Refer to the RYKER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION BULLETIN to install the handlebar stem bolt on the vehicle. 8. Tighten the new handlebar stem bolt to specification. TIGHTENING TORQUE Handlebar stem bolt 30N•m ± 1N•m (22.1 lbf•ft ± .7 lbf•ft) NOTE: Let the threadlocker cure for at least 10 minutes before riding the vehicle. Registered Units 1. Lock the steering column. Refer to LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN in STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS subsection of the appropriate online SERVICE MANUAL. 2. Lift locking lever and move handlebar forwards. 219100957-028-002 3. Remove the rubber plug. 219100957-028-003 2 / 4 2022-16 SAFETY CAMPAIGN 4. Remove and discard the handlebar stem flanged screw. rbg2019-009-002 5. Remove the handlebar stem from the steering column. Refer to the STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS subsection in the appropriate online SERVICE MANUAL. rbl2019-004-026 6. Blow air into the steering column cavity. 7. Pass a M8 x 1.25 mm tap in the steering column threads. rbg2022-016-001 8. Clean the steering column threads using shop rags. Ensure all the debris are removed. 9. Clean the handlebar stem thoroughly. Remove all contaminants using a shop rag and parts cleaner before installing the stem. SERVICE PRODUCT XPS Brake and Parts Cleaner 10. Install the handlebar stem into steering column. 11. Apply threadlocker on the threads. 12. Install the new bolt with the flat washer from the hardware kit. NOTE: Threadlocker is considered as shop supply and is not claimable. SERVICE PRODUCT Loctite 243 (blue) rbg2019-009-003 13. Center the handlebar (rotation movement). rbl2019-004-029 NOTE: Make sure the handlebar is clamped when centering it. SAFETY CAMPAIGN 2022-16 3 / 4 14. Tighten the bolt to specification. TIGHTENING TORQUE Handlebar stem bolt 30N•m ± 1N•m (22.1 lbf•ft ± .7 lbf•ft) 15. Reinstall the rubber plug. NOTE: Let the threadlocker cure for at least 10 minutes before riding the vehicle. 16. Position handlebar and lock it in place. 219001998-020 WARNING Be sure that the locking lever is well positioned. It should be equal with the handlebar retaining clamps. ✔ ✗ 219001998-022 17. Unlock the steering column. WARRANTY Submit a warranty claim using the following information. For claiming procedure, refer to the online DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR WARRANTY GUIDE. All Units – Handlebar Stem Bolt Replacement Product Line Roadster Unit Model Year 2022 Campaign/Bulletin/ Description 7 / 2022-16 / Handlebar stem bolt replacement Total Labor time paid 0.3 hour International Registered Units Only (Towing) NOTE: If needed, use the campaign below for towing expenses outside of the United States and Canada. In the United States and in Canada, customers are instructed to use BRP Roadside Assistance. Make sure to also claim the Handlebar Stem Bolt Replacement campaign separately. Product Line Roadster Unit Model Year 2022 Campaign/Bulletin/ Description 8 / 2022-16 / Towing for handlebar stem bolt Total Labor time paid 1.5 hour 4 / 4 2022-16 SAFETY CAMPAIGN

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July 14, 2022 Re: Handlebar Stem Bolt May Break – Potential Loss of Steering Control Dear BRP Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BRP has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in the following vehicles. As a result, BRP is conducting a safety recall. Our records show that you own a potentially affected vehicle. What is the potential problem? The handlebar stem bolt may break suddenly. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Which models are involved? Certain serial numbers of Model Year 2022 Can-Am® Ryker vehicles What should you do? ● Immediately contact your authorized BRP Can-Am On-Road dealer to schedule an appointment to have the safety recall performed on your vehicle. ● The dealer will clean the threads of the steering column and install the new handlebar stem bolt. ● This repair will be at no cost to you. ● This action will take less than 1 hour to complete. Can I continue to ride my vehicle? No. BRP highly recommends that you stop riding your vehicle until the recall repair is performed. If you need help to tow your vehicle to your dealer, use BRP Roadside assistance at 1-866-477-1415. 10101 Science Drive Sturtevant, Wisconsin 53177 USA www.brp.com IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE This notice applies to your vehicle «SERNR» «MODEL_YR» «CMP_NO» «NAME1» «NAME2» «STREET» «CITY» «REGION» «ZIP» «COUNTRY» Page 2 If you leased this vehicle: ● Send a copy of this letter to the lessee within ten working days after the day you received this letter ● Do the same with any future letters about this safety recall If, after contacting your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center, you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may choose to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number for this recall is 22V503. What to do if you feel you have received this notice by mistake: This notice was mailed to you according to the most current information we have available. If you no longer own this vehicle or some information regarding your name or address are incorrect, please contact BRP at your earliest convenience. Your safety and continued satisfaction with our products are a priority for us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and remain committed to facilitating the process as much as we can. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, BRP Customer Services Department If you have questions or need assistance, or to find the nearest authorized BRP dealer: • Visit www.brp.com • Or call: 1-888-272-9222 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time 7 days a week.

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July 14, 2022 Re: Handlebar Stem Bolt May Break – Potential Loss of Steering Control Dear BRP Dealer/Distributor, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada), the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (United States) and other applicable laws. BRP has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some vehicles and is conducting a safety recall. What is the potential problem? The handlebar stem bolt may break suddenly. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Which models are involved? Certain serial numbers of Model Year 2022 Can-Am® Ryker vehicles What is the solution? ● BRP will repair, without cost, the involved vehicles. ● The repair is to clean the threads of the steering column and to install the new handlebar stem bolt. It will take less than 1 hour to complete. ● Do not deliver any new involved vehicle before the repair. What should you do? ● Read the Safety Campaign Bulletin. ● Refer to Campaign Monitoring to validate involved vehicle serial numbers. ● Contact all of your customers who purchased an affected vehicle. You must inform your customers about: ○ The safety recall ○ The importance of not riding their vehicle until the recall is performed ● FOR US AND CANADA: If your customer needs help to tow their vehicle to your dealership, they should contact BRP Roadside Assistance at 1-866-477-1415. ● FOR OTHER MARKETS: BRP will offer a fixed credit for towing expenses. Please refer to the bulletin. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 10101 Science Drive Sturtevant, Wisconsin 53177 USA www.brp.com Page 2 What will BRP do for customers? ● Within direct markets: BRP will send a safety recall letter to all known registered owners. ● Within distributor markets: BRP is notifying its distributors. The distributors are then responsible to deploy the safety recalls in their respective markets and must follow all legal requirements. ● Information for customers will be posted on the Can-Am On-Road public websites. BRP prides itself on being an industry leader and providing you, as well as our customers, with the very best information so we can collectively preserve the reputation of our products. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you or your customers. Sincerely, BRP Customer Services Department If you have questions about this notice, please communicate with us: ● By submitting a Technical Support Request/Report incident in BOSSWeb. A service representative will communicate with you. OR ● 1-800-366-6992 Eastern time Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM WARNING: All involved customers must be notified, all involved units must be corrected as per instruction herein. WARRANTY BULLETIN SAFETY CAMPAIGN Can-Am® On-Road RykerTM Campaign no.: 2022–0007 2022–0008 July 14, 2022 Subject:Handlebar Stem Bolt May Break – Potential Loss of Steering Control No. 2022-16 IMPORTANT What should you do? – Do not deliver any involved vehicle that you have in stock as federal law requires you to complete the recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. – Customers cannot ride their vehicle until the safety recall procedure has been performed. – Contact all known customers who have purchased the affected product and inform them about this safety recall notice. MODEL YEAR MODEL ADMISSIBLE UNITS 2022 (only some specific VIN) Ryker™ Go to BOSSWeb/Warranty/Campaign Monitoring to know the quantity of units in your inventory impacted by this campaign IMPORTANT – When a vehicle comes in for service, always type the VIN in Knowledge Center to check for pending campaigns or alerts. – When performing any work on a vehicle, it is good practice to connect it to BUDS2 to ensure that all needed updates are done. PROBLEM The handlebar stem bolt may break suddenly. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. SOLUTION Clean the threads of the steering column and install the new handlebar stem bolt. REQUIRED PARTS Order parts through regular channel. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Hardware kit (M8 x 1.25 x 95 bolt and M8 washer) 219800550 Printed in Canada. (rbg2022-016 en LG) ©2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. All rights reserved. 1 / 4 ®™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. CORRECTIVE ACTION Unregistered Units 1. Blow air into the steering column cavity. 2. Pass a M8 x 1.25 mm tap in the steering column threads. rbg2022-015-002 3. Clean the steering column threads using shop rags. Ensure all the debris are removed. 4. Install the washer on the bolt. rbg2019-009-001 5. Apply a few drops of threadlocker on the bolt threads. SERVICE PRODUCT Loctite 243 (blue) 6. Refer to the RYKER PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION BULLETIN to install the handlebar stem bolt on the vehicle. Registered Units 1. Lock the steering column. Refer to LOCKING THE STEERING COLUMN in STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS subsection of the appropriate online SERVICE MANUAL. 2. Lift locking lever and move handlebar forwards. 219100957-028-002 3. Remove the rubber plug. 219100957-028-003 4. Remove and discard the handlebar stem flanged screw. rbg2019-009-002 2 / 4 2022-16 SAFETY CAMPAIGN 5. Remove the handlebar stem from the steering column. Refer to the STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS subsection in the appropriate online SERVICE MANUAL. rbl2019-004-026 6. Blow air into the steering column cavity. 7. Pass a M8 x 1.25 mm tap in the steering column threads. rbg2022-016-001 8. Clean the steering column threads using shop rags. Ensure all the debris are removed. 9. Remove all contaminants using a shop rag and parts cleaner before installing the stem. SERVICE PRODUCT XPS Brake and Parts Cleaner 10. Install the handlebar stem into steering column. 11. Apply threadlocker on the threads. 12. Install the new bolt with the flat washer. NOTE: Threadlocker is considered as shop supply and is not claimable. SERVICE PRODUCT Loctite 243 (blue) rbg2019-009-003 13. Center the handlebar (rotation movement). rbl2019-004-029 NOTE: Make sure the handlebar is clamped when centering it. 14. Tighten the bolt to specification. TIGHTENING TORQUE Handlebar stem bolt 24 N•m ± 1N•m (17.7 lbf•ft ± .7 lbf•ft) 15. Reinstall the rubber plug. SAFETY CAMPAIGN 2022-16 3 / 4 16. Position handlebar and lock it in place. 219001998-020 WARNING Be sure that the locking lever is well positioned. It should be equal with the handlebar retaining clamps. ✔ ✗ 219001998-022 17. Unlock the steering column. WARRANTY Submit a warranty claim using the following information. For claiming procedure, refer to the online DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR WARRANTY GUIDE. All Units – Handlebar Stem Bolt Replacement Product Line Roadster Unit Model Year 2022 Campaign/Bulletin/ Description 7 / 2022-16 / Handlebar stem bolt replacement Total Labor time paid 0.3 hour International Registered Units Only (Towing) NOTE: If needed, use the campaign below for towing expenses outside of the United States and Canada. In the United States and in Canada, customers are instructed to use BRP Roadside Assistance. Make sure to also claim the Handlebar Stem Bolt Replacement campaign separately. Product Line Roadster Unit Model Year 2022 Campaign/Bulletin/ Description 8 / 2022-16 / Towing for handlebar stem bolt Total Labor time paid 1.5 hour 4 / 4 2022-16 SAFETY CAMPAIGN July 14, 2022 Re: Handlebar Stem Bolt May Break – Potential Loss of Steering Control Dear BRP Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BRP has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in the following vehicles. As a result, BRP is conducting a safety recall. Our records show that you own a potentially affected vehicle. What is the potential problem? The handlebar stem bolt may break suddenly. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Which models are involved? Certain serial numbers of Model Year 2022 Can-Am® Ryker vehicles What should you do? ● Immediately contact your authorized BRP Can-Am On-Road dealer to schedule an appointment to have the safety recall performed on your vehicle. ● The dealer will clean the threads of the steering column and install the new handlebar stem bolt. ● This repair will be at no cost to you. ● This action will take less than 1 hour to complete. Can I continue to ride my vehicle? No. BRP highly recommends that you stop riding your vehicle until the recall repair is performed. If you need help to tow your vehicle to your dealer, use BRP Roadside assistance at 1-866-477- 1415. 10101 Science Drive Sturtevant, Wisconsin 53177 USA www.brp.com IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE This notice applies to your vehicle Page 2 If you leased this vehicle: ● Send a copy of this letter to the lessee within ten working days after the day you received this letter ● Do the same with any future letters about this safety recall If, after contacting your dealer and the Customer Assistance Center, you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may choose to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number for this recall is TBD. What to do if you feel you have received this notice by mistake: This notice was mailed to you according to the most current information we have available. If you no longer own this vehicle or some information regarding your name or address are incorrect, please contact BRP at your earliest convenience. Your safety and continued satisfaction with our products are a priority for us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and remain committed to facilitating the process as much as we can. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, BRP Customer Services Department If you have questions or need assistance, or to find the nearest authorized BRP dealer: • Visit www.brp.com • Or call: 1-888-272-9222 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time 7 days a week.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Submission Date : JUL 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-503 Manufacturer Recall No. : 2022-16 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Address : 726 Saint-Joseph Street Valcourt, Quebec 00 JOE 2LO Company phone : 450-532-2211 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9,353 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Can-Am Ryker Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Those vehicles have a handlebar stem bolt that may not have sufficient thread length for a proper assembly by dealers during the predelivery preparation. They may also have debris in the steering column before the assembly. Not all MY 2022 vehicle identification numbers are included as some will be sent to dealer without the bolt or already with the new bolt. The preliminary quantity of vehicles in this population is 9353. Production Dates : FEB 25, 2021 – JUL 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The Handlebar Stem Bolt may break suddenly. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This could cause a loss of steering control. This condition may increase the risk of crash. Description of the Cause : The handlebar stem bolt does not have a sufficient thread length to account for all the tolerances stack of the assembly. Also, debris may be present in the steering columns which could interfere with a proper assembly. This assembly is performed by dealers during the predelivery preparation. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : HEX. FLANGED SCREW M8 X 100 Component Description : Handlebar Stem Bolt Component Part Number : 230680054 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : The assembly of the handlebar stem bolt is done by the dealers during the predelivery preparation. From January 2022 to April 2022, BRP received reports from dealers that this assembly could be hard to install and some of them were reporting that they were breaking the bolt during the process. In May 2022, BRP received 2 reports of broken bolt while riding. One of the 2 resulted in a loss of control and the driver had a sprained ankle. BRP reviewed all the reports to identify the root cause as it had not broken during the predelivery assembly by the dealers. BRP was looking for possible variations in the assembly process procedures or in the parts involved in this assembly. It was found that starting from MY22, the steering stem dimensions were affected by a manufacturing process change of the steering stem. Although, it was still within tolerances, the dimensions were significantly different, and the handlebar stem bolt’s threads could be too short to ensure a good assembly. It is also possible that debris are present in the steering column before the assembly. Consequently, if there is a sudden loss of friction between the cones while cornering, the trajectory of the vehicle could be affected following a Vehicle Stability System intervention due to the play created between the stem and the steering column. With all the information collected and analyzed, BRP decided on July 7, 2022, that it had enough information to report and wants to proceed with the repair of the affected vehicles population with a safety recall. In the United States, BRP received 56 reports of broken bolts during the predelivery preparation , 2 while Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 riding and 3 with an unknown riding condition. The accident report was from the United States. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The solution is to clean the threads of the steering column and to install the new steering stem bolt. The safety recall will be launched by the end of this week. The repair procedure and the parts will be available at the time of launch. If a customer previously had experienced this issue and BRP did not cover the cost of the repair, he can contact BRP for reimbursement. However, the vehicle will still need to have the recall procedure performed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The new handlebar stem bolt is 5mm shorter with the same length of threads as the previous one. The 5mm reduction provides the necessary space in the threads to absorb all the manufacturing tolerances of the components in the assembly. Other differences (washer, scotchgrip) are only present to allow prompt parts availabilities but are not related to the recall issue. BRP will also instruct its dealers to clean the threads of the steering column before the installation of the new bolt. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : As part of the normal process, this assembly is not made during production. The vehicle is shipped with a kit for dealer to complete the assembly during the predelivery preparation. Vehicles not included in the recall are shipped without any handlebar stem bolt in the kit and dealers will later receive the appropriate component. As parts are becoming more available, BRP will ship vehicles already with the handlebar stem bolt in the kit. The last production date of vehicles included in the recall is July 5, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : BRP is targeting to inform dealers about this situation before the end of this week (July 15) and will also start the mailing. BRP has the addresses of the vehicle owners in its warranty database and will send them a notice by mail and e-mail, if available. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 15, 2022 – JUL 22, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 27, 2022 – AUG 10, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 18, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-503 Manufacturer Recall No. : 2022-16 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Address : 726 Saint-Joseph Street Valcourt, Quebec 00 JOE 2LO Company phone : 450-532-2211 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9,353 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Can-Am Ryker Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Those vehicles have a handlebar stem bolt that may not have sufficient thread length for a proper assembly by dealers during the predelivery preparation. They may also have debris in the steering column before the assembly. Not all MY 2022 vehicle identification numbers are included as some will be sent to dealer without the bolt or already with the new bolt. The preliminary quantity of vehicles in this population is 9353. Production Dates : FEB 25, 2021 – JUL 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The Handlebar Stem Bolt may break suddenly. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This could cause a loss of steering control. This condition may increase the risk of crash. Description of the Cause : The handlebar stem bolt does not have a sufficient thread length to account for all the tolerances stack of the assembly. Also, debris may be present in the steering columns which could interfere with a proper assembly. This assembly is performed by dealers during the predelivery preparation. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : HEX. FLANGED SCREW M8 X 100 Component Description : Handlebar Stem Bolt Component Part Number : 230680054 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : The assembly of the handlebar stem bolt is done by the dealers during the predelivery preparation. From January 2022 to April 2022, BRP received reports from dealers that this assembly could be hard to install and some of them were reporting that they were breaking the bolt during the process. In May 2022, BRP received 2 reports of broken bolt while riding. One of the 2 resulted in a loss of control and the driver had a sprained ankle. BRP reviewed all the reports to identify the root cause as it had not broken during the predelivery assembly by the dealers. BRP was looking for possible variations in the assembly process procedures or in the parts involved in this assembly. It was found that starting from MY22, the steering stem dimensions were affected by a manufacturing process change of the steering stem. Although, it was still within tolerances, the dimensions were significantly different, and the handlebar stem bolt’s threads could be too short to ensure a good assembly. It is also possible that debris are present in the steering column before the assembly. Consequently, if there is a sudden loss of friction between the cones while cornering, the trajectory of the vehicle could be affected following a Vehicle Stability System intervention due to the play created between the stem and the steering column. With all the information collected and analyzed, BRP decided on July 7, 2022, that it had enough information to report and wants to proceed with the repair of the affected vehicles population with a safety recall. In the United States, BRP received 56 reports of broken bolts during the predelivery preparation , 2 while Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 riding and 3 with an unknown riding condition. The accident report was from the United States. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The solution is to clean the threads of the steering column and to install the new steering stem bolt. The safety recall will be launched by the end of this week. The repair procedure and the parts will be available at the time of launch. If a customer previously had experienced this issue and BRP did not cover the cost of the repair, he can contact BRP for reimbursement. However, the vehicle will still need to have the recall procedure performed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The new handlebar stem bolt is 5mm shorter with the same length of threads as the previous one. The 5mm reduction provides the necessary space in the threads to absorb all the manufacturing tolerances of the components in the assembly. Other differences (washer, scotchgrip) are only present to allow prompt parts availabilities but are not related to the recall issue. BRP will also instruct its dealers to clean the threads of the steering column before the installation of the new bolt. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : As part of the normal process, this assembly is not made during production. The vehicle is shipped with a kit for dealer to complete the assembly during the predelivery preparation. Vehicles not included in the recall are shipped without any handlebar stem bolt in the kit and dealers will later receive the appropriate component. As parts are becoming more available, BRP will ship vehicles already with the handlebar stem bolt in the kit. The last production date of vehicles included in the recall is July 5, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : BRP is targeting to inform dealers about this situation before the end of this week (July 15) and will also start the mailing. BRP has the addresses of the vehicle owners in its warranty database and will send them a notice by mail and e-mail, if available. The owner mailing was completed on August 16, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 15, 2022 – JUL 22, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 27, 2022 – AUG 16, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-503 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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