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BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
SKU: CPSC-13103
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 29, 2013Recall ID: 13103Category: generalCountry: US

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

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Recalling FirmBRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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