BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-01-29). Hazards: fire. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13103 |
| Published | 2013-01-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-15 |
| Product category | Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Products | Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | BRP |
| Firms | BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000. |
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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