The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13103·Announced 2013-01-29

BRP Recalls Can-Am Commander Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling approximately 25,000 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles because accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area poses a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 18 reported fires and one report of minor burns, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V. is recalling approximately 25,000 2011, 2012, and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles. The recall involves specific models including the Commander 800R, 1000, XT 800R, XT 1000, X 1000, Limited 1000, and DPS 800R and 1000. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Debris such as leaves, hay, and grass can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area when operating in wet terrain. A hot exhaust pipe combined with dried accumulated debris poses a risk of fire. The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide. They should contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available at local BRP dealers or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.

The recalled product

Product
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
Manufacturer
BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Off-Road Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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