BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 29, 2013 CPSC #13103

Quick answer

BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13103, announced on January 29, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the cleaning procedure of exhaust area guide and contact a brp dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. the guide is available to consumers at their local brp dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. brp has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.. Affected brand: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Hazard

This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000

Affected products

Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles

Recalled brands

BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.

Recall date

January 29, 2013

Categories

Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13103?

CPSC recall #13103 covers BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 29, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000

What is the remedy for recall #13103?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13103 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the cleaning procedure of exhaust area guide and contact a brp dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. the guide is available to consumers at their local brp dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. brp has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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