The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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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