Can-Am Defender Traxter HD10 Side by Side Vehicles MY2020-2021
Published 14 July 2021
Product
Can-Am Defender Traxter HD10 side-by-side vehicles fitted with an Apache 360 LT Track System and the Apache Backcountry track system. Track kits were sold by BRP and aftermarket sellers. Model Years 2020-2021 628 affected vehicles Vehicles fitted with a Can-Am CVT air intake relocator kit are not affected.
Why it was recalled
Vehicles with a track kit used in the snow may experience overheating of the drive belt, or the drive belt breaking into pieces and the stock Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) air intake becoming completely obstructed by snow.
Hazard
If the vehicle is obstructed by snow, at high load the drive belt could overheat, break into pieces and start a fire from the CVT enclosure. This could result in serious property damage, injuries or death.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.