CPSC recall · Reported July 22, 2021
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
Brp U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. recalled This recall involves model years 2020 and 2021 Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles. The 8….
BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Brp U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. in July 22, 2021. Reason: The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and br…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow condi…. Verify recall #21767 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brp U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and br….
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- July 22, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21767 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.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21767 |
| Date reported | July 22, 2021 |
| Date initiated | July 22, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Brp U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 34,400 |
| 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 track kits on the recalled vehicles in snow conditions and contact a Can-Am dealer for a …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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