Side-by-side off-road vehicles
CPSC Recall #16-740 — May 5, 2016
Product
Side-by-side off-road vehicles
Description
The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control.
Hazard
The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. The free repair will be available on June 30, 2016. In the meantime, consumers who must use their vehicles can contact BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer and make an appointment to have their vehicles verified. This free verification is a temporary action to allow limited use of the vehicles until the availability of the free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Units Affected
About 10,600
Sold At
" Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012 through April 2016 for between $12,600 and $20,100. "
Importer
BRP U.S. Inc. of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In
Mexico