Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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Can Am Commander
Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
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.
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.
About 25,000
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
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.
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.
Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Mexico
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