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Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles
Official notice
22 Jul 2021
Last checked
22 Jul 2021
An official CPSC notice concerns Model Years 2020 and 2021 Can-AM Defender HD10 side-by-side vehicles. The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard. Published 2021-07-22.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
34,400
Recall number
21767
Official notice
2021-07-22
The hazard
The hazard
The stock CVT air intake can become completely obstructed with snow causing the drive belt to overheat and break, posing a fire hazard.
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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Brp. Contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, online contact form at https://www.brp.com/content/canam-offroad/en_CA/form/contact-us.html or at https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/ and click on "Owner Zone" and then "Safety Recalls. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.. Phone 888-272-9222.
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