2008 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 14 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES May 27, 2019
Incident date: May 10, 2019
08 CAN AM SPYDER .PARK BRAKE WARNING ON .PARK BRAKE NOT HOLDING . BUT BRAKES LOCKED UP AFTER BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. WAITED ABOUT 20 MIN AND THEY RELEASED. BUT LOCKED UP AGAIN WHEN APPLIED FOOT BRAKE . EACH TIME I USED FOOT BRAKE SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN.HAVE NOT RIDDEN SINCE PROBLEM.
ENGINE Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 31, 2010
MAIN SHAFT BEARINGS FAILED AT 24,000 MILES CAN AM TECHNICAL ADVISORIES HAVE DECREASED ATTENTION ON MAIN DRIVE BELT TWICE. MONTHS DELAY ON REPLACEMENT PARTS MAKES ME THINK A LOT OF THESE ARE FAILING. UNABLE TO GET ADEQUATE EXPLANATION FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE OUT OF CANADA. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

14 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH1
050000 PARKING BRAKE1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
TST 140875 Rev Mar 18, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140875 Rev Mar 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140654 Dec 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654 Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
D-94530 Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
D109338 Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
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.
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
A-43672 Dec 21, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Vapor Canister Vent Hose Inspection/Replacement.
PRE-02-27-2012 Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.
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
2008-0002 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
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
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

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CAN-AM SPYDER RT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE14025 Opened: Aug 4, 2014 , Closed: May 22, 2015
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013
Motorcycle Fires
This Preliminary Evaluation was opened after NHTSA became aware of two fires involving a MY 2011 and a MY 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).Both occurred within days of each other in July, 2014.The first report (VOQ 10615679) involved a 2011 Spyder RT, conv... Read more

CAN-AM SPYDER RT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER RT across all model years (2010, 2023).

23 Total Recalls
402 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CAN-AM SPYDER RT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 1 View
2024 0 9 View
2023 1 1 View
2022 1 3 View
2021 1 9 View
2020 2 6 View
2019 2 7 View
2018 2 15 View
2017 3 7 View
2016 1 10 View
2015 1 6 View
2014 0 16 View
2013 2 176 View
2012 1 60 View
2011 2 42 View
2010 4 31 View
2009 0 1 View
2008 (current) 0 2

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