Free Can-Am Maverick VIN Decoder
Can-Am Maverick VIN Decoder & Lookup
A Can-Am Maverick VIN decoder translates the 17-character VIN into that exact Maverick's factory identity — year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and assembly plant — using the official NHTSA database. CarWhere's decoder is free with no account, and pairs the decode with open recalls, federal owner complaints, and manufacturer service bulletins.
Heads up — on-road vs. off-road
On-road Spyder and Ryker three-wheelers decode in NHTSA vPIC as motorcycles. Off-road Maverick/Defender/Commander/Outlander/Renegade (WMI 3JB) are CPSC-regulated — vPIC returns "not a motor vehicle VIN" for them, and their recalls are filed with the CPSC. There is no self-service VIN checker for off-road; verify via a Can-Am dealer or the CPSC.
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How a Can-Am Maverick VIN is structured
Every Can-Am carries a standardized 17-character VIN. The breakdown below uses a representative Can-Am VIN 3JB2GEG20PJ001234 to illustrate the structure: positions 1–3 and 9–17 follow the same federal standard for every Maverick, while positions 4–8 (the descriptor section) are Can-Am-defined and vary by model and year — read them as an example of the format, not a Maverick-specific decode.
| Position | Section | In sample | What it encodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 3JB | Identifies Can-Am and the country/region of build (3JB). |
| 4–8 | Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) | 2GEG2 | Manufacturer-defined: model family, engine, and body/series. The exact meaning varies by make and model year. |
| 9 | Check digit | 0 | A calculated value that validates the other 16 characters. |
| 10 | Model year | P | Encodes the model year on a standardized 30-year cycle. |
| 11 | Assembly plant | J | Identifies the factory that built the vehicle. |
| 12–17 | Sequential number | 001234 | The unique production serial for this specific unit. |
Can-Am (BRP) VINs commonly use 3JB and are built in Juárez, Mexico — the leading 3 denotes Mexico, not Canada, though BRP is headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec. Off-road side-by-sides and ATVs are CPSC-regulated and return limited data in NHTSA vPIC; the on-road Spyder and Ryker decode as motorcycles. Decode your own VIN above for the exact values — the sample is illustrative of the format only.
Where Can-Am builds it
- Valcourt, Quebec
- Juárez, Mexico
The 11th VIN character identifies which plant built a specific Maverick; the assembly plant is one of the facts the decode confirms.
Where the VIN is on a Can-Am
On-road Ryker: rear frame tube under the seat; Spyder: left side of the swing arm. Off-road side-by-sides: VIN label inside the passenger-side front wheel well (2020+); ATVs: stamped on the lower-left frame tube. (BRP / Can-Am operator guides)
Recent Can-Am recall campaigns
- 24V728 — 2017-2019 Spyder F3/RT (on-road, NHTSA) — engine output shaft can fatigue
- CPSC 23-723 — 2023 Commander/Defender/Maverick (off-road) — fuel leak, fire hazard
- CPSC 2026 — 2025-2026 Outlander Pro — speed-limiter malfunction, crash hazard
Filed under BRP US Inc. (Sturtevant, WI). Check a specific VIN at NHTSA Recalls. This is not the full campaign list — see NHTSA for all open and historical recalls.
Sources, data & limitations
Data source: VIN decoding returns manufacturer-reported attributes from NHTSA's vPIC database; recall campaigns and owner complaints come from NHTSA. Manufacturer-submitted fields vary by model year and market. Motorcycles are exempt from the Monroney Act, so no factory window sticker exists. Coverage: recalls and complaints are matched to the decoded year and model and do not confirm that this individual VIN has an unrepaired recall — verify exact-VIN status with Can-Am or NHTSA. This free decoder does not include accident, title, odometer, or ownership history. Cite this page: CarWhere, “Can-Am Maverick VIN Decoder,” carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder/can-am/maverick, updated June 18, 2026. Reviewed by Sam Reynolds, Lead Researcher, CarWhere.
FAQ
What does a Can-Am Maverick VIN decoder show?
Available factory-identification fields for that exact Maverick — model year, make, model, body class, engine details, plant, and country of origin — from manufacturer-submitted NHTSA vPIC data (fields vary by model year and submission). CarWhere also surfaces open recalls, related owner complaints, and manufacturer service bulletins by decoded year and model. A VIN decode does not show accident, title, lien, mileage, or theft history.
Where is the VIN on a Can-Am Maverick?
On-road Ryker: rear frame tube under the seat; Spyder: left side of the swing arm. Off-road side-by-sides: VIN label inside the passenger-side front wheel well (2020+); ATVs: stamped on the lower-left frame tube. It is also on the title, registration, and insurance card. Can-Am (BRP) VINs commonly use 3JB and are built in Juárez, Mexico — the leading 3 denotes Mexico, not Canada, though BRP is headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec. Off-road side-by-sides and ATVs are CPSC-regulated and return limited data in NHTSA vPIC; the on-road Spyder and Ryker decode as motorcycles.
Is the Can-Am Maverick VIN decoder free?
Yes — free for individual lookups, no account required. The optional $4.99 Motorcycle VIN Report adds the recall, complaint, and service-bulletin record for the exact model year. It is not an official manufacturer Monroney label — no federal window sticker is required for motorcycles.
Can I check Maverick recalls and problems by VIN?
Yes — at the model level. Decoding the VIN pins the exact year and model, and CarWhere surfaces the open NHTSA recall campaigns and federal owner complaints filed for that year/model — useful for spotting known trouble areas before buying a used Maverick. A campaign match does not by itself confirm this individual VIN has an unrepaired recall; verify exact-VIN status through NHTSA or a Can-Am dealer (recall repairs are free for eligible vehicles).