CPSC2013-01-29
BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Hazard
Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.
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.
Sold at
Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
Consumer contact
BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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