BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- June 7, 2024
- Consumer Product Safety
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Name of product:
Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles
Hazard:
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall date:
July 22, 2021
Units:
About 34,400
Consumer Contact:
BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, online contact form at https://www.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_CA/form/contact-us.html or at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on “Owner Zone” and then “Safety Recalls. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves model years 2020 and 2021 Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles. The 82 HP engine vehicles were sold in various colors. The recalled vehicles are equipped with track kits, the Apache 360 LT and the Apache Backcountry track systems, sold separatedly by BRP. The model name and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on a label under the glove box. The following 20 vehicle models are included in this recall:
Model Name
HD10 Can-Am Defender
HD10 Can-Am Defender DPS
HD10 Can-Am Defender MOS
HD10 Can-Am Defender XMR
HD10 Can-Am Defender XT
HD10 Can-Am Defender XTP
HD10 Can-Am Defender CAB
HD10 Can-Am Defender CAB XT
HD10 Can-Am Defender LTD CAB
HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX CAB XT
HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS
HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX LTD CAB
HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX XMR
HD10 Can-Am Defender MAX XT
HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO DPS
HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO LTD CAB
HD10 Can-Am Defender PRO XT
HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6
HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6 DPS
HD10 Can-Am Defender 6X6 XT
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
BRP has received three reports of incidents involving fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Can-Am dealers nationwide from February 2019 through July 2021 for between $12,500 and $22,500 for the vehicles and between $4,700 and $4,900 for the track systems sold separately.
Distributor(s):
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
21-767
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