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Can-Am Spyder RT recalls

NHTSA has issued 9 recalls covering the Can-Am Spyder RT. A recall repair is always free, however old the car is.

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2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 15V095000 19 Feb 2015

ENGINE

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.

Risk: Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.

Remedy: BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 13V386000 28 Aug 2013

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.

Risk: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.

2012 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 12V582000 12 Dec 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Risk: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 12V582000 12 Dec 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Risk: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 12V582000 12 Dec 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Risk: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 12V159000 11 Apr 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 11V081000 7 Feb 2011

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.

Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE COULD BACK UP. A VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN EXPECTED MOVEMENT IN REVERSE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 10V232000 1 Jun 2010

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.

Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Campaign 09V473000 14 Dec 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER SPYDER RT SM5 AND SE5 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. THE CONNECTOR ON THE KEY SWITCH HARNESS MAY NOT BE LOCKED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED TOO TIGHT. IN SOME SITUATIONS, THE CONNECTOR MAY UNPLUG.

Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LOCKED AND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED TOO TIGHT AND CORRECT THE HARNESS IF NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397 OR 1-819-566-3366.

Can-Am Spyder RT recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2024574 30 Sep 2024 3,383 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine output shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of drive power. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

2019 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2024574 30 Sep 2024 3,383 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine output shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of drive power. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2024574 30 Sep 2024 3,383 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine output shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of drive power. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2023137 16 Mar 2023 8,414 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake light switch could cause the brake lamps to stay on after you release the brakes. Safety Risk: Brake lamps that stay on when the vehicle isn't braking could cause confusion for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add a spring to the brake light switch. On certain models, the dealer will also replace and/or adjust the brake light switch.

2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2023137 16 Mar 2023 8,414 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake light switch could cause the brake lamps to stay on after you release the brakes. Safety Risk: Brake lamps that stay on when the vehicle isn't braking could cause confusion for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add a spring to the brake light switch. On certain models, the dealer will also replace and/or adjust the brake light switch.

2022 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2023137 16 Mar 2023 8,414 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake light switch could cause the brake lamps to stay on after you release the brakes. Safety Risk: Brake lamps that stay on when the vehicle isn't braking could cause confusion for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add a spring to the brake light switch. On certain models, the dealer will also replace and/or adjust the brake light switch.

2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2023137 16 Mar 2023 8,414 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake light switch could cause the brake lamps to stay on after you release the brakes. Safety Risk: Brake lamps that stay on when the vehicle isn't braking could cause confusion for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add a spring to the brake light switch. On certain models, the dealer will also replace and/or adjust the brake light switch.

2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2022258 18 May 2022 10,765 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair. Once replacement parts are available, you will need to return to the dealership to replace the front sprocket for the drive belt.

2019 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2022258 18 May 2022 10,765 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair. Once replacement parts are available, you will need to return to the dealership to replace the front sprocket for the drive belt.

2015 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2022258 18 May 2022 10,765 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair. Once replacement parts are available, you will need to return to the dealership to replace the front sprocket for the drive belt.

2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2022258 18 May 2022 10,765 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair. Once replacement parts are available, you will need to return to the dealership to replace the front sprocket for the drive belt.

2016 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2022258 18 May 2022 10,765 units in Canada

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an interim repair. Once replacement parts are available, you will need to return to the dealership to replace the front sprocket for the drive belt.

2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2020133 30 Mar 2020 385 units in Canada

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pedal mount could break during an emergency stop. If this happens, there could be a total loss of brakes. Safety Risk: A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BRP will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact your dealer to schedule a repair appointment. The dealer will install a bracket to secure the brake pedal mechanism.

2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2017253 10 May 2017 69 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The vehicles may have been equipped with headlights which contain an improperly manufactured reflector. This would cause light output values to be higher than allowable in some areas, potentially blinding oncoming traffic. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the reflectors.

2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2015067 16 Feb 2015 1,373 units in Canada

Engine

On certain vehicles, the temperature in the engine compartment may rise excessively at low speeds in hot ambient conditions. Elevated temperature in the engine bay may increase the risk of a skin burn and increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ECM, and install improved body panels and an upgraded fuel system kit.

2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2013288 28 Aug 2013 2,380 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain Can-Am Spyder RT series and Spyder ST series roadsters, heat build-up in the area of the brake master cylinder could cause the manifold inlet (a plastic cover on top of the master cylinder) to melt. This could cause a brake fluid leak, which may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install heat reflecting shields.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2012126 10 Apr 2012 1,352 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain Can-Am Spyder RT Series roadsters, the pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod could disengage and fall off. This would result in a complete loss of braking ability without any prior warning. The loss of brake function, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake pedal connector rod pin.

2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2011056 3 Feb 2011 106 units in Canada

Powertrain

On certain Can-Am Spyder RT, equipped with an SM5 transmission, it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse gear, while downshifting, without first depressing the reverse button. If this happens while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. If this occurs while the vehicle is stopped, a rider, twisting the grip to apply throttle, may find the vehicle going in reverse rather than forward as expected. In conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and the rider's reactions, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and, if defective, will replace the reverse actuator assembly.

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Recall 2010174 31 May 2010 448 units in Canada

Powertrain

On certain Can-Am Spyder RS and RT, equipped with an SE5 semi-automatic transmission, the clutch may remain engaged while the vehicle is brought to a stop, which could cause the engine to stall. Should the engine stall, it may be impossible to re-start. As well, the rear wheel may be locked, making it difficult to move the vehicle out of the way of other road users. Engine stalling, and the resultant loss of propulsion could, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Dealers will update the centrifugal clutch assembly.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.