Product Recall Number: 13-103
Why was Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles 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.
Product Recall Number: 13-103
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-01-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
Description: Debris from wet terrain areas can quickly collect and dry out in the exhaust pipe of 2011 - 2013 model vehicles
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 25,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed