BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13103. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13103 has the recall date 29 Jan 2013. The notice names the firm BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. The recall has about 25,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are: Model Year 2011 Model Year 2012 Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit) Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000 |
| Product | Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles, About 25,000, Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV) |
| Sold at | Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000. |
| Manufacturer | BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROV)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2013 | BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13103The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13103. https://recallregister.com/product/1301-brp-recalls-can-am-side-by-side-vehicles-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13103 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13103?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13103?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000