BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7954.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7954.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Can-am Dealers Nationwide From October 2015 Through December 2016 For Between $10,000 And $15,700. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7954.
BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on the Off-Road website and then the "Owners" tab at the top of the page and then "Safety" and then "View Notices" for more information.
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Can-am Dealers Nationwide From October 2015 Through December 2016 For Between $10,000 And $15,700. Recall FAQ
Can-am Dealers Nationwide From October 2015 Through December 2016 For Between $10,000 And $15,700. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on January 12, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 780 units are potentially affected.