Recalls / 2017-01-12

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

17726 · Recalled 2017-01-12 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

The firm has received six reports of the vehicles moving when in the "park" or "P" position. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Side-by-side off-road vehicles		About 780

Parties

Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Made in: Mexico
Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide, 000, $15, 700.

Consumer contact

BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on the Off-Road website and then the "Owners" tab at the top of the page and then "Safety" and then "View Notices" for more information.

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Vehicle identification number (VIN) location

Source: CPSC recall 17726. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.