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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V081000·Announced 2011-02-07

Can-Am Spyder RT Recall: Reverse Actuator Cable Defect

Bombardier is recalling 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT roadsters because a defective cable may allow reverse to engage without the button, risking a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects leading to severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT SM5 roadsters. The recall addresses a defective reverse actuator cable in the manual transmission column shift assembly.

While downshifting, it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button. If this occurs while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. If the vehicle is stopped, it could back up unexpectedly. These events may increase the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Dealers will validate the proper operation of the reverse actuator and replace the assembly free of charge if defective. The safety recall began on February 11, 2011. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Category
Vehicle — Three-Wheeled Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
378

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SPYDER RT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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