The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13718·Announced 2013-01-10

BRP Recalls Can-Am Commander Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Steering Hazard

BRP is recalling about 3,400 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles because improper steering assembly can cause loss of control, posing a risk of serious injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V. is recalling about 3,400 Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 model years, including the Commander 800, 1000, XT 800R, XT 800, X 1000, and Limited 1000 models. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.

The recall is due to the improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion. This defect can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passengers, or bystanders. The firm has received three reports of loss of steering, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.canamoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" under the Owner Center.

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
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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