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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-05-05

BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

Side-by-side off-road vehicles

  • Brand BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis.

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

What happened

BRP is recalling model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) due to a defect in the steering coupling that can strip on the rack and pinion assembly. This defect can cause loss of steering control, creating a crash hazard. The recalled models include the Commander DPS 1000EFI, Commander DPS 800REFI, Commander LTD 1000EFI, Commander X 1000EFI, Commander XT 1000EFI, and Commander XT 800REFI, available in various colors.

Consumers with affected vehicles should immediately stop using them and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall. To determine if your vehicle is affected, check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the label located under the glove box against the recalled VIN list available on www.can-am.brp.com in the Owner Center under Recall Information.

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

Hazard

The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.

Details from the source

This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are on a label under the glove box. To find a list of VINs for recalled vehicles, go to www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information." Recalled models include: COMMANDER DPS 1000EFI COMMANDER DPS 800REFI COMMANDER LTD 1000EFI COMMANDER X 1000EFI COMMANDER XT 1000EFI COMMANDER XT XT 800REFI

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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