The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V581000·Announced 2012-12-12

Can-Am Spyder GS and RS Fuel Vapor Hose Recall

Bombardier is recalling 2008-2010 Can-Am Spyder GS and RS vehicles because fuel vapors may exit the engine compartment, posing a fire risk.

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 (fuel system) where the source explicitly states that fuel vapors could result in a fire and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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. The recall affects approximately 9,600 units.

The defect involves the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment, where fuel vapors may exit. In the presence of an ignition source, these vapors could result in a fire and personal injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM SPYDER GS, SPYDER RS
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Three-Wheeler
Hazard
Affected units
9,600

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 (2)

  • SPYDER GS
  • SPYDER RS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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