BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21767 · Jul 22, 2021 · Brp
34,400
units affected
34,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21767
- Date
- Jul 22, 2021
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 34,400
- Product
- Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model years 2020 and 2021 Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles. The 82 HP engine vehicles were sold in various colors. The recalled vehicles are equipped with track kits, the Apache 360 LT and the Apache Backcountry track systems, sold separatedly by BRP. The model name and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on a label under the glove box. The following 20 vehicle models are included in this recall: Model Name HD10 Can-Am Defender HD10 Can-Am Defender DPS HD10 Can-Am Defender MOS HD10 Can-Am Defender XMR HD10 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 Can-Am Defender XTP HD10 Can-Am Defender CAB HD10 Can-Am Defender CAB XT HD10 Can-Am Defender LTD CAB HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX CAB XT HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX LTD CAB HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX XMR HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO DPS HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO LTD CAB HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO XT HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6 HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6 DPS HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6 XT
What can happen
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BRP has received three reports of incidents involving fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from February 2019 through July 2021 for between $12,500 and $22,500 for the vehicles and between $4,700 and $4,900 for the track systems sold separately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model years 2020 and 2021 can-am defender hd10 side-by-side vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire 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.