BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13103 · Jan 29, 2013 · Brp
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13103
- Date
- Jan 29, 2013
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
- Product type
- Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled can-am® commander side-by-side off road vehicles?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.