Can-Am Defender Recall: Roll-Away Hazard in Park
BRP recalls 2016 Can-Am Defender vehicles because they may roll away while in park. Stop using immediately and contact a dealer for a free repair.
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The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.
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What happened, in plain English
BRP is recalling certain 2016 model year Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT side-by-side off-road vehicles because they can unexpectedly roll away even when placed in the "park" or "P" position. This defect poses an injury hazard to users, with six reports of movement received by the firm, though no injuries have been reported yet. Owners must stop using these vehicles immediately until a free repair is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3953-can-am-defender-recall-roll-away-hazard-in-park.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3953-can-am-defender-recall-roll-away-hazard-in-park · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7954
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“Can-Am Defender Recall: Roll-Away Hazard in Park.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3953-can-am-defender-recall-roll-away-hazard-in-park. Based on CPSC recall #7954 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/BRP-Recalls-Side-by-Side-Off-Road-Vehicles-1).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicles may unexpectedly roll away when the driver believes they are secured in the "park" or "P" position. This unexpected movement creates a risk of injury to users who might be nearby or attempting to exit the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT side-by-side off-road vehicles purchased from Can-Am dealers nationwide between October 2015 and December 2016. These are four-tire, two-seat utility vehicles with a cargo box.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, or Defender XT. The brand name "Can-am" should be printed on the side of the cargo box, and the model name should be on the front beside the headlight. Verify your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on a label under the glove box against BRP's recall list.
- Brand
Can-Am- Product
Side-by-side off-road vehicles- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the vehicle
Immediately cease operation of the recalled side-by-side off-road vehicle to prevent potential injury from unexpected movement.
Contact a BRP dealer
Reach out to a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair for the recall issue.
Verify your VIN
Contact BRP or a dealer to verify if your specific Vehicle Identification Number is included in this recall.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Can-Am dealers nationwide from October 2015 through December 2016 for between $10,000 and $15,700.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
How can I get more information or contact BRP?
Call BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET) or visit www.can-am.brp.com, click the Off-Road website, then the "Owners" tab, followed by "Safety" and "View Notices".
Contact Can-Am
We’ve drafted a message you can send Can-Am to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7954 — Can-Am Defender Recall: Roll-Away Hazard in Park Hello, I own a Can-Am Defender Recall: Roll-Away Hazard in Park that is covered by recall 7954 from Can-Am. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7954 (January 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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