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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-01-10

BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Is my product affected?

Can-Am® Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles

  • Brand BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BRP is recalling 2011 and 2012 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles due to a steering hazard. The recall affects several models including the Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000, Commander XT 800R and 1000, Commander XT 800 and 1000, Commander X 1000, and Commander Limited 1000. The problem stems from improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion, which can cause loss of steering control and create a serious risk of injury or death to operators, passengers, or bystanders.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own affected vehicles should immediately stop using them and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has already notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Details from the source

This recall includes the following serial numbers of 2011 and 2012 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 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800 and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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