2008 Can-AM Spyder GS recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. Also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. The brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
💥 The risk
A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
BRP has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. The brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. The recall began on november 21, 2007. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-864-2002.
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V561000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2008-0001
- Manufacturer
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 476
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-864-2002
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 21, 2007
- Built
- Sep 18, 2007 – Nov 19, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- BRP recall no. 2008-0001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.