2008–2009 Can-AM Spyder GS & 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V581000
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,600
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-888-638-5397
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 26, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.