Can-Am Defender 2021 equipped with snow tracks
Product Identifiers
Sold via Authorized BRP Can-Am off-road dealers.
MY 2021 Can-Am® Defender equipped with HD10 (82 HP ) engine.
The track kits sold by BRP are the Apache 360 LT Track System and the Apache Backcountry track system.
The issue could potentially aslo occur with aftermarket track kits.
This situation will not occur once a Can-Am CVT air intake relocator kit is installed.
This situation will not occur on vehicles with no track kit installed.
The Hazard!
When the Can-Am Defender vehicles are equipped with a snow track kits and used in snow, the stock CVT air intake may become completely obstructed with snow.
With high loads, the drive belt could overheat, break into pieces and start a fire from the CVT enclosure.
This issue can happen on the Can-Am Defender vehicles if they are equipped with a track kit, used in the snow and have no CVT air intake relocation kit installed.
This situation will not occur once a Can-Am CVT air intake relocator kit is installed.
What to do...
For the owners that have track kits and are using it in snow, BRP will reimburse or pay for the installation of a CVT air intake relocating kit.
This service should take one hour. There is no part to be destroyed or changed.
Once a Can-Am CVT air intake relocator kit is installed the issue will not occur.
Please contact your authorized BRP Can-Am Off-Road dealer to schedule an appointment to have the safety recall performed on your vehicle.
Product Identifiers
Sold via Authorized BRP Can-Am off-road dealers.
MY 2021 Can-Am® Defender equipped with HD10 (82 HP ) engine.
The track kits sold by BRP are the Apache 360 LT Track System and the Apache Backcountry track system.
The issue could potentially aslo occur with aftermarket track kits.
This situation will not occur once a Can-Am CVT air intake relocator kit is installed.
This situation will not occur on vehicles with no track kit installed.