CPSCGeneral Alert
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and C...
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 |