BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17714 · Nov 22, 2016 · Brp
2,380
units affected
2,380
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17714
- Date
- Nov 22, 2016
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 2,380
- Product
- Side-by-side off-road vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on a label under the glove box. To verify if your vehicle is included in the recall, have your VIN (Vehicle identification Number) ready and contact your authorized Can-Am side-by-side dealer or BRP. Recalled models include: 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 STD 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 XDS 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 XRS
What can happen
The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 33 incident reports, including reports of intermittent or complete steering lock. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from August 2016 through November 2016 for between $23,000 and $27,000.
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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 Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
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.