Side-by-Side Vehicles (Can-Am) – Injury Risk (2017)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Side-by-side off-road vehicles
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Side-by-side off-road vehicles. The hazard is: The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves model year 2016 Can-Am Defender, Defender DPS, and Defender XT model side-by-side off-road vehicles. The vehicles were sold in various colors and have four tires, two seats and a cargo box on the back. "Can-am" is printed on the side of the cargo box and the model name is printed on the side of the front of the vehicle beside the headlight. The model name and vehicle identification number (VIN) are printed on a label under the glove box. Contact BRP or a BRP dealer to verify VINs included in the recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The vehicles can unexpectedly roll away when in the "park" or "P" position, posing an injury hazard to users.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026