The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24735·Announced 2023-12-14

Can-Am Side-by-Side Vehicles Recalled for Clutch Failure Risk

BRP is recalling about 14,555 Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am Commander, Defender, and Maverick Trail side-by-side vehicles because the operator's guide contains incorrect maintenance intervals for the clutch, which can lead to clutch failure and fragment ejection, 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 serious injuries from clutch fragment ejection and potential loss of vehicle control. Although no injuries have been reported to date and the hazard is based on a theoretical failure scenario, the source explicitly names "serious injuries" as the consequence and describes a mechanical defect that could cause ejection of fragments. This meets the High threshold for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

BRP US is recalling approximately 14,555 Can-Am Commander series, Defender series, and Maverick Trail series side-by-side vehicles equipped with HD7 or 700 engines, Model Years 2022 and 2023. The vehicles were sold through BRP Can-Am authorized dealers nationwide from October 2021 through October 2023 for between $13,000 and $36,000.

The operator's guide maintenance schedule section contains incorrect information regarding proper maintenance intervals for the clutch. This can lead to clutch failure, and fragments may be ejected from the vehicle if the clutch is not properly serviced. Improper maintenance intervals pose a risk of serious injuries.

The firm has received one report of a clutch malfunction, but no injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles until they have reviewed the new maintenance instructions. BRP will mail a free revised maintenance information booklet to registered owners and is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers with questions can contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/resources/contact-us.html. Safety recall information is available at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/owner-zone/safety-recalls.html.

The recalled product

Product
Can-Am® Commander series, Defender series, Maverick Trail series equipped with an HD7 or 700 engines side-by-side vehicles (Model Year 2022 and 2023)
Manufacturer
BRP Mexico, of Mexico
Category
Vehicle — Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • clutch-failure
  • fragment-ejection
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
14,555

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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