The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17714·Announced 2016-11-22

BRP Recalls 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles

BRP is recalling about 2,380 model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side off-road vehicles because a steering defect can cause loss of control and crashes.

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/crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling approximately 2,380 model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side off-road vehicles. The recall covers the 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 STD, XDS, and XRS models, which were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from August 2016 through November 2016 for between $23,000 and $27,000.

The recall is due to a defect in the steering rack and pinion assembly, which can have an improper amount of grease. This condition can result in intermittent or complete steering lock, leading to a loss of steering control and a crash hazard. The company has received 33 incident reports regarding this issue, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly. To verify if a vehicle is included in the recall, owners should have their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ready, which is printed on a label under the glove box, and contact an authorized Can-Am dealer or BRP.

The recalled product

Product
Side-by-side off-road vehicles
Manufacturer
BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,380

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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