CPSC2021-07-22
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Hazard
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Can-Am dealers nationwide from February 2019 through July 2021 for between $12,500 and $22,500 for the vehicles and between $4,700 and $4,900 for the track systems sold separately.
Affected count
About 34,400
Injuries reported
BRP has received three reports of incidents involving fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles
Consumer contact
BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, online contact form at https://www.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_CA/form/contact-us.html or at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on "Owner Zone" and then "Safety Recalls. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/BRP-Recalls-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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