BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

Recall #: 17714
Affected scope: About 2,380

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. The vehicl….

BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Haza… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 22, 2016. Reason: The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am si…. Verify recall #17714 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering ….

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agency class: November 22, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17714 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves model year 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is printed on a label under the glove box. To verify if your vehicle is included in the recall, have your VIN (Vehicle identification Number) ready and contact your authorized Can-Am side-by-side dealer or BRP. Recalled models include: 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 STD 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 XDS 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 XRS

Reason for recall

The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17714
Date reported	November 22, 2016
Date initiated	November 22, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,380
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appoint…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The steering rack and pinion assembly can have an improper amount of grease and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 22, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17714.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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