Following on the heels of recent recalls announced in cooperation with Transport Canada, John Deere and BRP have announced similar recalls in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the US.

John Deere RSX850i UTV Recall – The company is recalling 4,650  RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012 because a fuel line may separate and create a fire hazard.  To date no injuries have been reported related to the issue.  Vehicles with the following serial numbers are affected:

1M0850TB++M010013 thru 1M0850TB++M010768
1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M011932
1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012765

The vehicles were sold from August to September 2012.  Owners should stop using the vehicles and schedule a free inspection and repair with their local dealer.  John Deere will be contacting registered owners directly or they can call (800) 537-8233 for more information.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov

BRP Can-Am Commander Utility Vehicle Recall – BRP is recalling 3,400 of their various Can-Am Commander utility vehicles because an improper assembly of the steering column to the rack and pinion can result in the loss of steering control and pose a safety hazard.  To date no injuries have been reported related to the issue.  The recall involves the following model years and models:

Model Year 2011
Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000
Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000
Can-Am Commander X 1000

Model Year 2012                                                    Can-Am Commander 800 and 1000
Can-Am Commander XT 800 and 1000
Can-Am Commander X 1000
Can-Am Commander Limited 1000

The vehicles were sold between April 2011 and December 2012.  Owners should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall or they can be reached at  (888) 638-5397.  Learn more:  CPSC.gov