The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16740·Announced 2016-05-05

BRP Recalls 2013 Can-Am Commander Side-by-Side Vehicles for Steering Defect

BRP is recalling about 10,600 model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles because a steering defect can cause loss of control and crashes.

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 structural vehicle defect (steering failure) with reported minor injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 10,600 model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The recall involves specific models including the Commander DPS 1000EFI, 800REFI, LTD 1000EFI, X 1000EFI, XT 1000EFI, and XT 800REFI. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012 through April 2016 for between $12,600 and $20,100.

The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly, which may result in a loss of steering control and create a crash hazard. The company has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 or visit www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information".

The recalled product

Product
Side-by-side off-road vehicles
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Hazard
Affected units
10,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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