2008 CAN-AM SPYDER
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 2 TSBs
09V162000 May 19, 2009
STEERING
Defect Description
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2010 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER GS MOTORCYCLES. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OPERATOR OF AN INVOLVED VEHICLE MAY NEED TO EXERT A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OFF CENTER IN ORDER TO CORRECT VEHICLE DRI... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL AT 1-866-767-0707.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
I went to start my Wrangler 4XE today and had a "Service Charging System" error. The gas part of the Jeep was running, so I proceeded to drive it. I noticed when I came to a stop, the car would not accelerate, then when it did it was violent and bucking. At a stop light it sounded like it was going ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 28, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
I went to start my Wrangler 4XE today and had a "Service Charging System" error. The gas part of the Jeep was running, so I proceeded to drive it. I noticed when I came to a stop, the car would not accelerate, then when it did it was violent and bucking. At a stop light it sounded like it was going ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 28, 2018
Incident date: Oct 28, 2018
WANTED ONE OF THESE FOR A LONG TIME, FOUND THIS ONE WITH 1520 MILES ON IT. JUST RODE IT HOME, 160 MILES, AND I WAS ABOUT KILLED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN UNLESS I EXERTED A LOT OF PRESSURE AND THEN IT WOULD "BREAK LOOSE" AND DART ANOTHER DIRECTION. J... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
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.
CAN-AM SPYDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER across all model years (2008, 2010).
3
Total Recalls
42
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths