CPSC recall 13-103, announced January 29, 2013, covers BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V. Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles (about 25,000 units). Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. Recall contact: call (888) 638-5397, or go to www.can-am.brp.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 800R.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered 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 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 13-103
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
Recall contact information
BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information.
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