Recall 25V448 affects 843 2025 Can-Am Canyon motorcycles for a drive belt lower idler support defect. Repair is free at any franchised Can-Am dealer.
Can-Am is recalling 843 2025 Canyon motorcycles under recall 25V448 because the drive belt lower idler support can fail and lead to belt failure. Belt failure can cut drive power and increase crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The drive belt lower idler support on the 2025 Can-Am Canyon holds a pulley in the right position against the drive belt. The belt transfers engine power to the rear wheel, and the idler pulley helps keep that belt aligned and under proper tension as the motorcycle accelerates, cruises, and downshifts. This support has to stay solid when belt loads rise.
On affected Canyon motorcycles, the support was built from a material that does not have enough strength for the peak loads seen during downshifts. BRP traced the issue to a revised supplier drawing that kept the wrong material instead of the stronger material intended for production. When the support fails, the pulley can move freely around the drive belt, damage nearby parts, and lead to drive belt failure with loss of propulsion.
There is no warning sign before the support itself fails. After the support breaks, owners can hear unusual belt or pulley noise or see damage near the drive belt before the belt fails.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on July 18, 2025.
| 2025 Can-Am Canyon | driveline |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 843 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorcycle.
What's the safety risk?
If the drive belt fails, the Canyon can lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning before the support fails. After that, look for visible damage or new noises and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Can-Am dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Can-Am Canyon is included in this recall.
- Wait for Can-Am's repair notice before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Contact Can-Am customer service at 1-888-272-9222 with questions about the repair timing.
- Bring the recall notice when the repair opens, or reference recall number 25V448 and Can-Am Bulletin 2025-4 when you call.
- Schedule the free drive-belt lower-idler-support repair that fixes the belt-support failure and loss of drive power.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop riding if the motorcycle loses drive power.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Can-Am technician installs a new lower idler support for the drive belt. Because the recall filing does not list the remedy as available, treat the dealer repair as free once Can-Am opens it, rather than assuming scheduling is open now. If you already paid out of pocket for this drive belt lower idler support repair, Can-Am's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork when you contact Can-Am customer service or the dealer.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 3, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 10, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 15, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 18, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 25, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V448?
NHTSA campaign 25V448 covers 843 2025 Can-Am Canyon motorcycles with a drive belt lower idler support that fails and leads to belt failure. Belt failure can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Can-Am dealers will install a new support for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Can-Am Canyon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V448. If it is, contact a franchised Can-Am dealer to schedule installation of the new drive belt lower idler support. Reference NHTSA campaign 25V448 or Can-Am Bulletin 2025-4 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Can-Am dealers will install the new drive belt lower idler support free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for affected 2025 Can-Am Canyon motorcycles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in NHTSA campaign 25V448 is loss of drive power if the belt fails. A sudden loss of drive power can increase crash risk, especially while riding in traffic. The repair path is a dealer-installed replacement support for the drive belt lower idler.
When were owners notified about recall 25V448?
BRP listed August 15, 2025, as the owner-letter mailing date for recall 25V448. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and contact a franchised Can-Am dealer with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V448000 |
|---|---|
| Can-Am customer service | 1-888-272-9222 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V448 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V448000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →