BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date

January 12, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17726

Sold / distributed

Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2015 through December 2016 for between $10,000 and $15,700.

Why it was recalled

The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT model side-by-side off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors and have four tires, two seats and a cargo box on the back. "Can-am" is printed on the side of the cargo box and the model name is printed on the side of the front of the vehicle beside the headlight. The model name and vehicle identification number (VIN) are printed on a label under the glove box. Contact BRP or a BRP dealer to verify VINs included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.