BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-12). Hazards: injury. About 780 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17726 |
| Published | 2017-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-12 |
| Products | Side-by-side off-road vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | BRP |
| Firms | BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 780 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2015 through December 2016 for between $10,000 and $15,700. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT model side-by-side off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors and have four tires, two seats and a cargo box on the back. "Can-am" is printed on the side of the cargo box and the model name is printed on the side of the front of the vehicle beside the headlight. The model name and vehicle identification number (VIN) are printed on a label under the glove box. Contact BRP or a BRP dealer to verify VINs included in the recall.
Hazard
The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of the vehicles moving when in the "park" or "P" position. No injuries have been reported.
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