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Fall / CollapseJanuary 12, 2017CPSC #17726

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

Brand
Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
780
Remedy
repair

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Mexico

Where it was sold

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

Photos

2016 Defender DPS2017 Defender XT2017 DefenderVehicle identification number (VIN) location
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