BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000
Affected Products
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles |
| Title | BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139968.13103.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Can Am Commander |
| Hazards › Name | Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand. |
| Products › Name | Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68357 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 1301 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide. |
| Retailers › Name | Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000 |
| Recall Number | 13103 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |