BRP Recalls Side-by-Side Off-Road Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16740. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control and crash hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
CPSC recall 16740 has the recall date 5 May 2016. The notice names the firm BRP U.S. The recall has about 10,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed).
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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 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are on a label under the glove box. To find a list of VINs for recalled vehicles, go to www.can-am.brp.com and click on "Owner Center" and then "Recall Information." Recalled models include: COMMANDER DPS 1000EFI COMMANDER DPS 800REFI COMMANDER LTD 1000EFI COMMANDER X 1000EFI COMMANDER XT 1000EFI COMMANDER XT XT 800REFI |
| Product | Side-by-side off-road vehicles, About 10,600, Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed) |
| Sold at | Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012 through April 2016 for between $12,600 and $20,100. |
| Importer | BRP U.S. Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,600Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name BRP U.S
- 23
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16740The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16740. https://recallregister.com/product/6721-brp-recalls-side-by-side-off-road-vehicles-due-to-loss-of-steering-con/. 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 16740 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012 through April 2016 for between $12,600 and $20,100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16740?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16740?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,600