01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs recall campaigns
NHTSA 12V582000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 12, 2012
- Potential units
- 33,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 21, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
NHTSA 12V581000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 12, 2012
- Potential units
- 9,600campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Why it matters: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy
BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Owner notification: December 26, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
NHTSA 10V232000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- June 1, 2010
- Potential units
- 1,200campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 the rear wheel could be blocked.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 7, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
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