BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

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BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard Improper assembly of the vehicle's steering column to the rack and pinion can pose a risk of serious injury or death to the driver, passenger or bystanders.

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: Tháng Giêng 10, 2013

Recall number: 13-718

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Recall Summary

Name of product:

Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles

Hazard:

Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:

Improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user, passenger or bystanders.

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Recall Details

Units

About 3,400

Description

This recall includes the following serial numbers of 2011 and 2012 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
Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000	Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000
Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000	Can-Am Commander XT 800 and 1000
Can-Am Commander X 1000	Can-Am Commander X 1000
	Can-Am Commander Limited 1000

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received three reports of loss of steering. 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 has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Sold at

Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.

Manufacturer

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

Manufactured in

Mexico

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