The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21767·Announced 2021-07-22

Can-Am Defender HD10 Side-by-Side Vehicles Recalled for Fire Hazard

BRP is recalling about 34,400 model years 2020 and 2021 Can-Am Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles because the CVT air intake can become obstructed with snow, causing the drive belt to overheat and break and creating a fire hazard. BRP has received three reports of fires but no injuries.

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 fire hazard, which presents a risk of serious harm. Although BRP has received three reports of fires, no injuries or deaths have been reported according to the source text. The hazard itself is significant enough to warrant a High classification under the rubric criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 34,400 model years 2020 and 2021 Can-Am Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles. The 82 HP engine vehicles were sold in various colors through Can-Am dealers nationwide between February 2019 and July 2021 for between $12,500 and $22,500. The recall also involves Apache 360 LT and Apache Backcountry track systems sold separately for between $4,700 and $4,900. Twenty specific model variants are included in this recall.

The hazard involves the stock CVT air intake, which can become completely obstructed with snow. This obstruction causes the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard. BRP has received three reports of incidents involving fires. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions. Owners should contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, use the online contact form at https://www.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_CA/form/contact-us.html, or visit https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on "Owner Zone" and then "Safety Recalls."

The recalled product

Product
Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Side-by-Side / Off-Road
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheating
  • belt-failure
Affected units
34,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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