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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 10, 2013
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Summary

BRP is recalling approximately 3,400 Can-Am Commander side-by-side off-road vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years. The steering column may have been improperly assembled to the rack and pinion, which can cause a sudden loss of steering control while driving. The firm has received three reports of steering loss, though no injuries have been reported. These vehicles were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide between April 2011 and December 2012 for prices ranging from $11,700 to $21,000.

Risk

An assembly defect in the steering system can cause the vehicle to stop responding to steering inputs, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver, passengers, and bystanders if the vehicle crashes.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000 series side-by-side vehicles.
  2. Check the side panel of your vehicle to confirm the model name; affected models include the Commander 800, 1000, XT 800/800R, XT 1000, X 1000, and Limited 1000 from model years 2011 and 2012.
  3. Contact an authorized BRP dealer to schedule a free repair of the steering system.
  4. You can contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.canamoffroad.com and click on 'Recall Information' for more details.
  5. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional consumer safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.canamoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" under the Owner Center for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2011 Can-Am Commander 800
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2011 Can-Am Commander 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2011 Can-Am Commander XT 800R
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2011 Can-Am Commander XT 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2011 Can-Am Commander X 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander 800
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander XT 800
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander XT 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander X 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012
Product: 2012 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000
Date Ranges: Sold April 2011 - December 2012

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Can Am Commander

Can Am Commander

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13718
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Sold By: Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Units Affected: About 3,400
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.canamoffroad.com and click on "Recall Information" under the Owner Center for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response