2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
4 recalls, 31 complaints - 25 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.
12V159000 Apr 11, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
10V232000 Jun 1, 2010
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 TH... Read more
Consequence
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.
09V473000 Dec 14, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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 SITU... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Sep 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 20, 2023
The airbag (driver's side) was replaced in 2019 per a recall at a dealership in Columbia, MO. My wife and I have since moved to [XXX] . We took the car to a local mechanic (closer to our house) for basic work, such as an oil change/tire rotation. During the vehicle inspect, they said the airbag f... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
POSSIBLE DPS FUME CANISTER CONCERN ON RECALL. FUEL CAP SEEMS TO ALLOW WATER INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK? WHICH THEN CAUSES THE BIKE TO SPUTTER AND NOT WANT TO "BREATH." WHEN THE BIKE IS WARMING UP, IT'S SPITTING AND SPUTTERING, DOES NOT WANT TO IDLE PROPERLY.
STEERING
Jun 2, 2015
Incident date: May 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RTSM5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DYNAMIC POWER STEERING AND LIMP HOME MODE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS N... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. UPON STARTING UP THE MOTORCYCLE, A FAILURE OCCURED IN WHICH THE THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION OVER INFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POSITION SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FILL TO CAPACITY WITHOUT WARNING AND OTHER COMPONENTS FAILED ASSOCIATE... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. UPON STARTING UP THE MOTORCYCLE, A FAILURE OCCURED IN WHICH THE THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION OVER INFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POSITION SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FILL TO CAPACITY WITHOUT WARNING AND OTHER COMPONENTS FAILED ASSOCIATE... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
EXTREME HEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEAR MY FEET. INSTALLED FANCAN, WITH NO RESULT. ALSO, HEAT IS EXPERIENCED AROUND THE SEAT. *TR
STEERING
Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
AT RANDOM TIMES, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON THE SPYDER WITH NO WARNING. IT DOESN'T SHOW ANY CODES WHEN IT HAPPENS. DOESN'T MATTER IF IT'S ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OR CURVE. DIFFICULTY TURNING THE WHEELS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN GARAGE AFTER RIDE ON A HOT DAY. ASKED LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOT TO OVERFILL FUEL AS IT WOULD OVERFLOW INTO A CANISTER. SO I NEVER OVERFILL. BUT AFTER SEVERAL MORE INSTANCES RIDING ON HOT DAYS I ALWAYS SMELL GAS AND HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE FUEL IN THE TANK ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN GARAGE AFTER RIDE ON A HOT DAY. ASKED LOCAL DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOT TO OVERFILL FUEL AS IT WOULD OVERFLOW INTO A CANISTER. SO I NEVER OVERFILL. BUT AFTER SEVERAL MORE INSTANCES RIDING ON HOT DAYS I ALWAYS SMELL GAS AND HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE FUEL IN THE TANK ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
POWER STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY GOES OUT, BUT THROWS NO CODES. TIRE PRESSURE GOOD, OIL/WATER IS NORMAL. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A SOLUTION. ALSO, ENGINE PUTS OUT SOME EXTREME HEAT ON DRIVER'S LEGS...ESPECIALLY THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR
STEERING
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
POWER STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY GOES OUT, BUT THROWS NO CODES. TIRE PRESSURE GOOD, OIL/WATER IS NORMAL. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A SOLUTION. ALSO, ENGINE PUTS OUT SOME EXTREME HEAT ON DRIVER'S LEGS...ESPECIALLY THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 13, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V159000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR CONTROL: FOOT CONTROLS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2, 2012
Incident date: Apr 28, 2012
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS ON MY 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT SE5 CONCERNING POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE. HAVE CALLED THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REPAIR PARTS REQUIRED. THE DEALER STATED THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR AT LEAST 4 WEEKS FOR PARTS TO MAKE REQUIRED RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT ROADSTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V159000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL AND CONTACTED HIS LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND WO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 27, 2012
BRP SENT ME A LETTER TO RECALL MY CAN AM SPYDER RT BECAUSE BRAKES COULD FAIL. THE ONLY DEALER FOR THEM AROUND HERE IS MIDDLETOWN CYCLES AND SINCE I DID NOT BUY VEHICLE FROM THEM THEY ARE TELLING ME ABOUT 8 WEEKS MAYBE SERVICING IT IF THEY GET TIME. I THOUGHT WHEN A RECALL WAS ON A VEHICLE THEY ARE S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Apr 27, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT ROADSTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V159000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL AND CONTACTED HIS LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND WO... Read more
STEERING
Mar 25, 2012
Incident date: Oct 14, 2011
THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING. THIS RENDERS CONTROL; OF VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ABILITY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. FACTORY HAS MADE ATTEMPTS AT FIXING FAULT, BUT TO NO AVAIL. OWNER IS SEEKING FACTORY BUY-BACK UNDER SONG-BEVERLY CONSUMER WARRANTY ACT (CALIF... Read more
STEERING
Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Oct 21, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING DROPPED THE SPEED FROM ABOUT 65MPH TO 40MPH. STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. DRIVERS IN BACK BRAKING HARD TO AVOID ME, TRYING TO GET TO SHOULDER BUT NOW THE TRAFFIC TO THE RIGHT IS TRAVELING TWICE AS FAST AS I AM. UNAB... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Oct 10, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2009
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CANCEL TURN SIGNALS (LEFT OR RIGHT), IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THE OPPOSITE TURN SIGNAL WILL BE ACTIVATED RATHER THAN CANCELING. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO CHECK THE DASH FOR TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION. IT IS COMMON TO HAVE THIS OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH EACH CANCELLATION ATTE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Oct 10, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2009
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CANCEL TURN SIGNALS (LEFT OR RIGHT), IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THE OPPOSITE TURN SIGNAL WILL BE ACTIVATED RATHER THAN CANCELING. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO CHECK THE DASH FOR TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION. IT IS COMMON TO HAVE THIS OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH EACH CANCELLATION ATTE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 10, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2009
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CANCEL TURN SIGNALS (LEFT OR RIGHT), IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THE OPPOSITE TURN SIGNAL WILL BE ACTIVATED RATHER THAN CANCELING. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO CHECK THE DASH FOR TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION. IT IS COMMON TO HAVE THIS OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH EACH CANCELLATION ATTE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
CA-AM / ROADSTER SPYDER 2010 RTS SE5 TRANSMISSION. SINCE PURCHASE THE ROADSTER HAS BEING HAVING ON GOING STALLING ISSUES WHILE OPERATING. THIS ROADSTER WITH THE SE5 TRANSMISSION REQUIRES THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE NEUTRAL GEAR CAN BE ENGAGED FOR A RESTART. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 9, 2011
Incident date: Nov 24, 2010
CAN-AM SPYDERS WITH THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC "SE5" TRANSMISSION CAN LURCH FORWARD AND RAPIDLY DECELERATE WHEN THE THROTTLE IS MOSTLY OPEN AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT BUTTON IS PRESSED TO SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR. OPENING THE THROTTLE FOR QUICK ACCELERATION, WHEN MERGING INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, FOR INSTA... Read more
STEERING
Sep 21, 2010
Incident date: Sep 20, 2010
CAN-AM ROADSTER DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) UNIT REPLACEMENT RECALL BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. 565 DE LA MONTAGNE STREET VALCOURT, QUEBEC, CANADA JOE 2LO T 450.532.2211 F 450.532.5133 WWW.BRP.COM I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL BUT WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 6, 2010
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN- AM SPIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE ENGINE DIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THERE IS TOO MUC... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 21, 2010
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, CAN-AM ROADSTER DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT WHEREIN A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OF THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT ITS TRAJECTORY MAY STEER THE VEHICLE OUT OF LANE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFF... Read more
STEERING
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Aug 21, 2010
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, CAN-AM ROADSTER DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT WHEREIN A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OF THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT ITS TRAJECTORY MAY STEER THE VEHICLE OUT OF LANE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 2, 2010
Incident date: Apr 18, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT SE5 AUDIO ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALLING SOUND WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V232000 (POWER TRAIN: CLUTCH ASSEMBLY). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPIDER MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM THIRD GEAR TO FIRST. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD SO THE CONTACT APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP IT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT CALL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 13, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2010
HAD TROUBLE PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY (DAILY). COMING TO A STOP IT ACTED LIKE THE CLUTCH WAS NOT ENGAGING AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. COULD NOT GET IT STARTED UNTIL I JUST HELD THE STARTER SWITCH, LET THE BIKE JERK ALONG AND THEN START. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
25 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
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 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 140654
Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
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.
SB-129289
Jun 4, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
D-94530
Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
112333
Jun 26, 2015
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL THE AIR SCOOP KIT. NOTE THAT THIS WILL NOT REDUCE HEAT FELT ON THE RH FOOT BY THE R
112333
Jun 26, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL THE AIR SCOOP KIT. NOTE THAT THIS WILL NOT REDUCE HEAT FELT ON THE RH FOOT BY THE R
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.
Bulletin 2012-6
Dec 20, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Update of a posting regarding bulletin 2012-6 about possible water infiltration in radio module
SB-420611493
Oct 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BRP: SOME ENGINES (SE5) HAVE A HIGH PITCHED OR WHINING NOISE, LEFT HAND SIDE, CAN BE HEARD UNDER SPECIFIC RPM. MODEL ROADSTER. NO YEARS. *PE
Article 10-25(2)
Oct 25, 2013
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that BRP has noticed an increase in claims for the RT hood actuator switch. Switch inspection reveals the contact points inside the switch are exposed to high amperage. This causes an intermitte
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 di
Oct 22, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that It has been brought to BRP's attention that in some cases the radio station display option in the cluster will revert to "no display" after a few days. BRP is looking into the situation. Th
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.
Bulletin 2010-7(
Apr 1, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Revision #1 of Warranty bulletin 2010-7 dated September 7, 2010. This safety recall addressed the problem that a situation may occur where you may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar
Bulletin 2010-7(
Apr 1, 2013
010000 STEERING
Revision #1 of Warranty bulletin 2010-7 dated September 7, 2010. This safety recall addressed the problem that a situation may occur where you may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar
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
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.
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)
PRE-02-27-2012
Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.
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
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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