2011 CAN-AM SPYDER RS
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 13 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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Dec 20, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2022
THE DEALER TOLD ME IT IS MY "DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT" I HAD A LIGHT COME ON TELLING ME TO CHECK MY DPS!! I FIRST MENTION THIS TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY WHICH THAT WASN'T THE PROBLEM!! THERE WAS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN JULY 2009!!
ENGINE
Aug 11, 2015
Incident date: Aug 7, 2015
I HAD AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK FROM THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH LEAKED ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE GROUND AND ONTO THE TIRES. UPON GOOGLING THE ISSUE I FOUND OUT THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK LEAKING FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE TANK, SO COMMON THAT BRP (CAN-AM) MADE A NEW VERSI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Jul 28, 2014
I WENT OUT FOR A SHORT RIDE BECAUSE I HADN'T BEEN ON MY BIKE IN A WHILE DUE TO THE HEAT THAT WE NORMALLY EXPERIENCE AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR AND I WANTED TO TRY OUT A NEW HELMET I HAD PURCHASED. WHEN I RETURNED, I PARKED MY BIKE IN THE GARAGE AS I NORMALLY DO. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2013
Incident date: Nov 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM SPYDER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OVERFLOW TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE TANK TWICE BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND THE CURRENT MILE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 24, 2011
MY LAST RIDE, AS IN PREVIOUS RIDES, WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE ODOR OF RAW FUEL. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 50'S. TYPICAL CITY TRAFFIC BUT NO LONG PERIODS OF STANDING STILL. ENGINE TEMPERATURE NORMAL. VOLUME OF FUEL IN THE TANK DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR. PARKED THE SPYDER AND, AS IN THE PA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 24, 2011
MY LAST RIDE, AS IN PREVIOUS RIDES, WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE ODOR OF RAW FUEL. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE MID 50'S. TYPICAL CITY TRAFFIC BUT NO LONG PERIODS OF STANDING STILL. ENGINE TEMPERATURE NORMAL. VOLUME OF FUEL IN THE TANK DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR. PARKED THE SPYDER AND, AS IN THE PA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 CAN-AM SPYDER RS
13 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
REV87480
Jan 5, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Air scoop retrofit kits.
TST-219-800
Sep 5, 2014
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
BRP MC: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN RIDING. THE WINDSHIELD WILL DROP AND A HIGH WINDSHIELD REFURBISH KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *PE
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 10-25
Oct 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the HCM. Ins
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.
D2013-4
May 29, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
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 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.
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
CAN-AM SPYDER RS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER RS across all model years (2009, 2012).
6
Total Recalls
101
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths