Can-Am Traxter

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/01021/21
BrandCan-am
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginMexico
Published16 July 2021

Risk Description

If the vehicles are used in snow without the continuously variable transmission (CVT) air intake having been relocated, the stock CVT air intake may become completely obstructed by snow. As a result, the drive belt could overheat, break into pieces and start a fire in the CVT enclosure. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the type-approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/06/2021

Product Description

Quadricycle modified with a track kit. Each vehicle has a unique serial number.

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