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BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Name: BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: BRP
SKU: CPSC-16740
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 5, 2016Recall ID: 16740Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are on a label under the glove box. To find a list of VINs for recalled vehicles, go to www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information." Recalled models include: COMMANDER DPS 1000EFI COMMANDER DPS 800REFI COMMANDER LTD 1000EFI COMMANDER X 1000EFI COMMANDER XT 1000EFI COMMANDER XT XT 800REFI

Affected Products

Side-by-side off-road vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BRP-Recalls-Side-By-Side-Off-Road-Vehicles
Title	BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16740.16157a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	2013 Commander 800 XT
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16740.16157b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2013 Commander 1000 DPS
Hazards › Name	The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.
Products › Name	Side-by-side off-road vehicles
Products › Type	Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Products › Category I D	68345
Products › Number Of Units	About 10,600
Recall I D	6721
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Importers › Name	BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis.
Retailers › Name	Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012 through April 2016 for between $12,600 and $20,100.
Recall Date	2016-05-05T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are on a label under the glove box. To find a list of VINs for recalled vehicles, go to www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information." Recalled models include: COMMANDER DPS 1000EFI COMMANDER DPS 800REFI COMMANDER LTD 1000EFI COMMANDER X 1000EFI COMMANDER XT 1000EFI COMMANDER XT XT 800REFI
Recall Number	16740
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-05-05T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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