2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
3 recalls, 43 complaints - 22 TSBs
12V582000 Dec 12, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
12V581000 Dec 12, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Consequence
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy
BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
07V561000 Dec 12, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A PRESENCE OF AN ABNORMAL QUANTITY OF AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT OF THE FRONT BRAKE. ALSO SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS THAT ARE SEALED AND THIS COULD CREATE A VACUUM WHICH COULD LEAD TO ADSORPTION OF AIR INTO THE BRAKE CIRCUI... Read more
Consequence
A DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BRP HAS NOTIFIED EACH OWNER INFORMING THEM OF THIS PROBLEM AND SCHEDULING A PICK-UP TIME TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PERFORM A BLEEDING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NEEDED. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE WILL BE VALIDATED. THE RECALL ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
43 total complaints
5 crashes 6 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
STEERING
May 21, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DPS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DPS FAILED. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 18, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS THIS BIKE IS WORTHLESS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BACK. MY BIKE WILL NOT GO OUT OF LIMP MODE EVER AGAIN. CAN'T BE FIXED. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ISSUE AT DEALER. NO TECHNICIAN THAT EVEN KNOW THE YEAR AND ANY PROBLEM ISSUES. RECALL THIS BIKE OR AT LEAST M... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS THIS BIKE IS WORTHLESS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BACK. MY BIKE WILL NOT GO OUT OF LIMP MODE EVER AGAIN. CAN'T BE FIXED. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ISSUE AT DEALER. NO TECHNICIAN THAT EVEN KNOW THE YEAR AND ANY PROBLEM ISSUES. RECALL THIS BIKE OR AT LEAST M... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS THIS BIKE IS WORTHLESS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BACK. MY BIKE WILL NOT GO OUT OF LIMP MODE EVER AGAIN. CAN'T BE FIXED. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ISSUE AT DEALER. NO TECHNICIAN THAT EVEN KNOW THE YEAR AND ANY PROBLEM ISSUES. RECALL THIS BIKE OR AT LEAST M... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Sep 24, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2017
I PURCHASED A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS IN 2008. VIN [XXX] VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE 03/06/2008 BRP ISSUED A RECALL ON SEPT 7, 2010 FOR A DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) UNIT REPLACEMENT HTTPS://CAN-AM.BRP.COM/SPYDER/OWNERS/SAFETY/SAFETY-RECALLS/DYNAMIC-POWER-STEERING--DPS--UNIT-REPLACEMENT.HTML THE RE... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Aug 4, 2016
MY VSS,ABS, AND 4 OTHER CODES CONSTANTLY FLASH. THIS MACHINE LOSES POWER BEFORE I GET TO THIRD GEAR. I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY CITY STREET DURING LUNCH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I LOSE POWER AND I GET A CHECK DPS ,VSS FAULT, HIGHTEMP, CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNINGS. ALMOST REAR ENDED BEFORE S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Aug 4, 2016
MY VSS,ABS, AND 4 OTHER CODES CONSTANTLY FLASH. THIS MACHINE LOSES POWER BEFORE I GET TO THIRD GEAR. I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY CITY STREET DURING LUNCH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I LOSE POWER AND I GET A CHECK DPS ,VSS FAULT, HIGHTEMP, CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNINGS. ALMOST REAR ENDED BEFORE S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Aug 4, 2016
MY VSS,ABS, AND 4 OTHER CODES CONSTANTLY FLASH. THIS MACHINE LOSES POWER BEFORE I GET TO THIRD GEAR. I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY CITY STREET DURING LUNCH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I LOSE POWER AND I GET A CHECK DPS ,VSS FAULT, HIGHTEMP, CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNINGS. ALMOST REAR ENDED BEFORE S... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER ON CT-2 WEST BOUND IN CONNECTICUT AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM IN SLOW MOVING, STOP & GO TRAFFIC MY WIFE (WHO WAS THE PASSENGER) NOTICED BY HER RIGHT FOOD THERE WERE FIRE FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER ON CT-2 WEST BOUND IN CONNECTICUT AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM IN SLOW MOVING, STOP & GO TRAFFIC MY WIFE (WHO WAS THE PASSENGER) NOTICED BY HER RIGHT FOOD THERE WERE FIRE FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER ON CT-2 WEST BOUND IN CONNECTICUT AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM IN SLOW MOVING, STOP & GO TRAFFIC MY WIFE (WHO WAS THE PASSENGER) NOTICED BY HER RIGHT FOOD THERE WERE FIRE FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SIMULTANEOUSLY I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT REQUIRED FORCE TO STEER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V162000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 24, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED ON 12-15-2010. WHEN A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT IN TO RIDE NOW POWER SPORTS PHOENIX 17202 N. CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX, AZ. 85032. IT ALSO FLASHED ON THE DASH THAT THE DPS UNIT NEEDED CHECKED. ON 6-3-2014 THE MILEAGE ON THE UNIT WAS... Read more
STEERING
May 24, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED ON 12-15-2010. WHEN A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT IN TO RIDE NOW POWER SPORTS PHOENIX 17202 N. CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX, AZ. 85032. IT ALSO FLASHED ON THE DASH THAT THE DPS UNIT NEEDED CHECKED. ON 6-3-2014 THE MILEAGE ON THE UNIT WAS... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER GS 5S Y (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 21, 2014
Incident date: Nov 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, IT BEGAN SMOKING. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEST... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
THE BACKREST, WHICH HOLDS THE PASSENGER FROM FALLING OFF THE REAR OF THIS 3 WHEELED MOTORCYCLE, IS MANUFACTURED FROM MATERIALS NOT SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE STRESS PLACED UPON IT, AND HAS BROKEN ON ONE SIDE. IF THE REMAINING SIDE FAILS THE PASSENGER CAN BE THROUGH FROM THE VEHICLE. IT IS M... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
THE BACKREST, WHICH HOLDS THE PASSENGER FROM FALLING OFF THE REAR OF THIS 3 WHEELED MOTORCYCLE, IS MANUFACTURED FROM MATERIALS NOT SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE STRESS PLACED UPON IT, AND HAS BROKEN ON ONE SIDE. IF THE REMAINING SIDE FAILS THE PASSENGER CAN BE THROUGH FROM THE VEHICLE. IT IS M... Read more
STEERING
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
WHILE RIDING HOME FROM WORK MY REAR LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. UPON INSPECTION THE NEXT DAY I FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FENDER SUPPORT HAD CUT INTO THE TAILLIGHT HARNESS CAUSING IT TO GROUND OUT. BOTH FENDER SUPPORTS HAD BEGUN TO SEPARATE TO THE POINT THAT THE REAR FENDER ITSELF WOULD EVENTUALLY COME OFF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
WHILE RIDING HOME FROM WORK MY REAR LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. UPON INSPECTION THE NEXT DAY I FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FENDER SUPPORT HAD CUT INTO THE TAILLIGHT HARNESS CAUSING IT TO GROUND OUT. BOTH FENDER SUPPORTS HAD BEGUN TO SEPARATE TO THE POINT THAT THE REAR FENDER ITSELF WOULD EVENTUALLY COME OFF ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 4, 2014
WHILE RIDING HOME FROM WORK MY REAR LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. UPON INSPECTION THE NEXT DAY I FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FENDER SUPPORT HAD CUT INTO THE TAILLIGHT HARNESS CAUSING IT TO GROUND OUT. BOTH FENDER SUPPORTS HAD BEGUN TO SEPARATE TO THE POINT THAT THE REAR FENDER ITSELF WOULD EVENTUALLY COME OFF ... Read more
STEERING
Aug 19, 2013
Incident date: Aug 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITH THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE... Read more
STEERING
May 15, 2013
Incident date: Jun 25, 2008
BIKE WOULD VEER INTO OTHER LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP REPEATEDLY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. IN OCTOBER 2010 I GOT A RECALL NOTICE. AFTER REPROGRAMMING MY COMPUTER, STEERING WORKED BUT DPS/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. DEALER AGAIN REPEATEDLY CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. THEY RESET CODES AND SENT ME ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2012
Incident date: May 20, 2008
SINCE PURCHASING BRAND NEW IN 2008, THIS UNIT HAS HAD TERRIBLE GAS FUMES WHEN RIDING, AND A TERRIFIC BUILDUP OF RAW GAS FUMES IN THE GARAGE UPON PARKING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE (NOW DEFUNCT) DEALER, VISITS TO DIFFERENT DEALERS, SEVERAL E-MAILS TO BRP IN CANADA, AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 4, 2011
MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY NARROWLY MISSING MY CHILDREN AND IT FINALLY CAME TO REST IN MY NEIGHBORS FENCE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES NOW FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT HOLDING AND THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARD... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 4, 2012
Incident date: Feb 11, 2012
ON MULTIPLE OCCASION DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED. AS OF 5/1/12 BRP HAS FAILED TO RETURN MY EMAILS ALL REPAIRS INCLUDING TOWING HAS BEEN PAID OUT OF POCKET AND THE BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL 2013. *TR
STEERING
Dec 23, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL ON CAN-AM BOMBARDIER SPYDER CONCERNING THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING UNIT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING THE RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. THE POWER STEERING UNIT MALFUNCTION... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Aug 8, 2010
I RIDE A CAN AM SPYDER WHICH IS A 3 WHEELED MOTORCYCLE AND ON 8-8-10 IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, THANK GOODNESS SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO GET A FIRE EX. AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT NONE THE LESS IT MELTED A LOT OF PARTS. IT IS NOW AT A DEALER WAITING FOR PARTS TO COME IN THE BE REPLACED. I HAVE READ ON ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Aug 8, 2010
I RIDE A CAN AM SPYDER WHICH IS A 3 WHEELED MOTORCYCLE AND ON 8-8-10 IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE, THANK GOODNESS SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO GET A FIRE EX. AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT NONE THE LESS IT MELTED A LOT OF PARTS. IT IS NOW AT A DEALER WAITING FOR PARTS TO COME IN THE BE REPLACED. I HAVE READ ON ... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Jun 4, 2010
Incident date: May 30, 2010
THREE WHEELED CYCLE STEERING LOCKED/BINDED AT ABOUT 45 MPH. OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE ROAD CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS WAS THE FOURTH TIME THE STEERING "BINDED" WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
May 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2010
VEHICLE - 2008 BRP CAN AM SPYDER. WHILE RIDING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN AFTER DARK THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) SEIZED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE UNIT WITH THE NORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE HANDGRIPS. WHEN ENOUGH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE HANDLE BAR TO O... Read more
STEERING
Mar 30, 2010
Incident date: Feb 18, 2010
WHILE RIDING ALONG ON A LONG SWEEPING LEFT TURN THE STEERING LOCKED AND I NEEDED TO PHYSICALLY FORCE IT TO UNLOCK. I SINCE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND I'M AWAITING FOR A STEERING PART NEEDED FOR REPAIR.
STEERING
Mar 30, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
2008 CAN-AM SPYDER DISPLAYED DPS AND VSS ERRORS. RESET ERROR BY TURNING OFF AND LETTING SET FOR A FEW MINUTES. THEN DROVE FOR 40 MILES ON HIGHWAY. UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE BIKE'S STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WANTED TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT ONLY. IT COULD NOT BE STEERED EVE... Read more
STEERING
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2010
DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) UNIT FAILURE ON MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER. DID NOT APPEAR UNTIL THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AS PART OF THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE 12000 MILE SERVICE JUST BEFORE THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. UP UNTIL THEN I HAD NO SYMPTOMS. THE DEALER HAS O... Read more
STEERING
Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Feb 20, 2010
FOLLOWING RECALL SERVICE WORK RELATING TO THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SMOOTHER POWER STEERING ACCOMPANIED BY A SMALL "BUMP" OR "HICCUP" WHEN STEERING WHICH APPEARS TO BE A PRELUDE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE. FOLLOWING AN 18 MILE TRIP AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE THE UNIT BEGAN TO D... Read more
STEERING
Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Feb 18, 2010
STEERING FAILURE IN MY 2008 CAN AM SPYDER. *TR
STEERING
Feb 16, 2010
Incident date: Feb 1, 2010
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WENT TO ADJUST MY POSITION WITHIN MY LANE BUT THE HANDLEBARS HAD TO BE FORCED TO THE LEFT (STEERING SEEMS TO BE LOCKING UP). THIS OCCURS CONSTANTLY AND REQUIRES ABNORMAL FORCE TO CORRECT OR HAVING TO BRAKE TO A STOP SO AS NOT TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 12, 2010
Incident date: Feb 3, 2010
STEERING LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. OVERCOMING THIS LOCKED UP CONDITION REQUIRES ABOVE NORMAL FORCE. WHEN THE APPLIED FORCE OVERCOMES THE LOCKED UP STEERING THE MOTORBIKE THEN VEERS IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. *TR
STEERING
Dec 16, 2009
Incident date: Nov 22, 2009
'08 CAN AM SPYDER. WHEN RIDING IN HIGH CROSSWINDS, STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY "STICK" WHEN CORRECTING BACK INTO CROSSWIND. HAD BRP'S 2ND SOFTWARE UPDATE DONE AND NOW STEERING "STICKS" ALL THE TIME JUST OFF CENTER TO THE LEFT. THE STEERING DOES NOT COMPLETELY SEIZE, BUT DEFINITELY TAKES EXTRA ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 16, 2009
RIDING MY 2008 CAN-AM SE5 SPYDER I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I95 AT 75MPH ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI WHEN THE SPYDER STARTS TO BUCK, & LOSE POWER AND THE DASH LIGHTS UP. ENGINE LIGHT, VSS LIGHT AND DPS PROBLEM SCROLLING. TERRIFYING TO ALL OF A SUDDEN HAVE NO POWER WHILE ALL AROUND U ARE DOING 70 AND Y... Read more
STEERING
Nov 17, 2009
Incident date: Nov 16, 2009
RIDING MY 2008 CAN-AM SE5 SPYDER I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON I95 AT 75MPH ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI WHEN THE SPYDER STARTS TO BUCK, & LOSE POWER AND THE DASH LIGHTS UP. ENGINE LIGHT, VSS LIGHT AND DPS PROBLEM SCROLLING. TERRIFYING TO ALL OF A SUDDEN HAVE NO POWER WHILE ALL AROUND U ARE DOING 70 AND Y... Read more
STEERING
Feb 25, 2009
Incident date: Jan 18, 2009
I OWN A 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POWER STEERING (VSS) I AM NOT SO GOOD AT THESE THINGS, SO I WILL JUST SAY IT LIKE IT IS. IT LOCKS TO THE LEFT. AND PULLS THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THIS HAPPENS BETWEEN 40-55 MPH I ALMOST CRASHED ON THE ON RAMP OF THE 405 FREEWAY BEC... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
22 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 012000 STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
D109338
Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
POSTING 12-20
Dec 20, 2013
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POSTING DISCUSSING THE TWO RECALLS POSTED ON TRANSPORT CANADA AND NHTSA CONCERNING THE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER VENT HOSE TO BE REPLACE OR RE-ROUTE AND FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT FIT ONTO THE FUEL TANK FILTER NECK.
Article Radio 10
Oct 22, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Bulletin 2013-9
Aug 30, 2013
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
RC-2010-0015
Jan 17, 2013
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
BRP: ON THE CAN-AM ROADSTER, THE FUEL CAP FAILS TO SEAL PROPERLY, ON FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, CAUSING FUEL VAPORS AND IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MIGHT RESULT IN A FIRE AND NEEDS REPLACING. MODELS 2008-2012 CAN-AM SPYDER GS, RS, AND
ARTICLE 01-17
Jan 17, 2013
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST) ADDRESSING THE DETAILS OF THE RECALL FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT, WHERE THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ONTO THE FUEL TANK FILTER NECK. FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. BRP IS
Article 2010-12
Dec 21, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment. Fuel vapors in the pres
Article 2009-4
Dec 21, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
Article 2012-13
Dec 21, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Bulletin 2009-4
Dec 21, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
Posting 12-13
Dec 13, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting informing the community that some of them may have seen an alert from Transport Canada regarding a recall on certain Spyder models. (recall 2012-13)
SB-SE-5
Apr 10, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRP: THE SHIFT UP AND DOWN PADDLE FAILS TO WORK AND ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED THAT MIGHT IMPROVE THE SITUATION ON CERTAIN MODEL MOTORCYCLES. MODEL SPYDER GS/RS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-2009-4
Dec 18, 2008
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CAN-AM (BRP): BRAKE PADS FEATURING A NEW COMPOUND ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPYDER GS MODELS. THESE NEW PADS ARE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION AND ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE BRAKE INDUCED NOISE. *PE
SB-2009-1
Dec 3, 2008
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CAN-AM ROADSTER (BRP): SOME SM5 AND SE5 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: E OR INCORRECT NUMBER IN CLUSTER GEAR INDICATOR; INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING OPERATION; DIFFICULTY SHIFTING (SE5 ONLY). *PE
SB-2009-1
Dec 3, 2008
102300 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
CAN-AM ROADSTER (BRP): SOME SM5 AND SE5 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: E OR INCORRECT NUMBER IN CLUSTER GEAR INDICATOR; INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING OPERATION; DIFFICULTY SHIFTING (SE5 ONLY). *PE
SB-2009-1
Dec 3, 2008
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CAN-AM ROADSTER (BRP): SOME SM5 AND SE5 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: E OR INCORRECT NUMBER IN CLUSTER GEAR INDICATOR; INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING OPERATION; DIFFICULTY SHIFTING (SE5 ONLY). *PE
SPY-081016-01
Oct 16, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BRP MOTORCYCLE: TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT; GET STUCK IN GEAR; CHECK TRANSMISSION FAULT SCROLLS; WON'T DOWNSHIFT; WON'T UP-SHIFT OR CHANGE GEARS. *PE
2008-6
Jul 9, 2008
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE: REVISION 1: STEERING COLUMN HUB AND RISER BLOCK INSTALLATION. WHEN INSTALLING A RISER BLOCK KIT OVER TORQUING THE M10 NUT TO PUSH THE RISER BLOCK ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE THREADED STUD. *PE
2008-6
Jun 6, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CAN-AM MOTORCYCLE (BRP): WHEN INSTALLING A RISER BLOCK KIT, INAPPROPRIATE TORQUE VALUES AND/OR IMPROPER BLOCK INSERTION METHOD MAY RESULT IN A DAMAGED STEERING STERN. *PE
110608
Jan 11, 2008
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CAN-AM SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.BRP: A LIMITED QUANTITY OF ROADSTER SPYDER VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2008-0002
Jan 11, 2008
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CAN-AM SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BRP: CSC LETTER REFERRING TO BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS REPLACEMENT FOR CAN-AM ROADSTER VEHICLES. *PE
2008-0002
Jan 11, 2008
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CAN-AM SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS: A LIMITED QUANTITY OF ROADSTER SPYDER VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS. *PE CSC LETTER WAS REC
CAN-AM SPYDER GS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER GS across all model years (2008, 2009).
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Total Recalls
60
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CAN-AM SPYDER GS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 3 | 43 |