BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17726 · Jan 12, 2017 · Brp
780
units affected
780
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17726
- Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 780
- Product
- Side-by-side off-road vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the vehicles moving when in the "park" or "P" position. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2015 through December 2016 for between $10,000 and $15,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled side-by-side off-road vehicles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.
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.