CPSCGeneral Alert
BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Published: January 10, 2013Recall ID: 13718Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes the following serial numbers of 2011 and 2012 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 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 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-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-Control-Hazard |
| Title | BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138027.13718.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Can Am Commander |
| Hazards › Name | Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of loss of steering. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Can-Am® Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68355 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 1490 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes the following serial numbers of 2011 and 2012 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 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 |
| Recall Number | 13718 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.canamoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" under the Owner Center for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |