The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V159000·Announced 2012-04-11

Can-Am Spyder RT Brake Pedal Pin Recall

Bombardier is recalling 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT roadsters because a brake pedal pin could fall off, causing total loss of main brake function.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that could result in a crash, injury, or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT roadsters. The recall addresses a defect where a pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod could disengage and fall off.

If the pin falls off, the vehicle could experience a total loss of main brake function without prior warning. This condition increases the risk of a crash, which could result in injury or death.

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal connecting rod pins free of charge. The safety recall began on April 18, 2012. 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
3,259

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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