Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
CPSC Recall #13-103 — January 28, 2013
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
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 25,000
Sold At
Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Manufactured In
Mexico