2009 CAN-AM SPYDER

1 recalls, 2 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.
16,361 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING2
STEERING Dec 30, 2019
Incident date: Dec 28, 2019
THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO MY FIRST COMPLAINT TRACKING # 11291321 WHERE I NOTED MY STEERING LOCKING UP AND PULLING ME VERY ABRUPTLY TO THE RIGHT. I HAD MY BIKE DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC AND HE DEACTIVATED THE FAULTY DPS SYSTEM AND THE BIKE NO LONGER HAD THE STEERING ISSUE. I CONTACTED BRP DIRECTLY ABOUT T... Read more
STEERING Dec 26, 2019
Incident date: Dec 26, 2019
I WAS RIDING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES WHEN I FELT MY STEERING STICK PULLING THE BIKE TO THE RIGHT, THEN I HAD TO FORCEFULLY PUSH THE HANDLEBARS BACK LEFT TO GET IT TO BREAK FREE. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE HANDLEBARS FOR OBSTRUCTION BUT THERE WERE NONE. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED BACK TOWARD HOME TO FIG... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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

CAN-AM SPYDER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 35 View
2010 1 2 View
2009 (current) 1 2
2008 1 3 View

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