The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16E061000·Announced 2016-07-11

Can-Am Spyder F3-T Recall for Passenger Seat Stability Issue

Bombardier is recalling Can-Am Spyder F3-T motorcycles because an accessory passenger seat may fail to activate the vehicle stability system, increasing crash risk.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the stability system may not engage, leading to a loss of control and increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain Coast to Coast accessory passenger seats manufactured between November 18, 2015, and April 4, 2016. These seats were sold for use on 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3-T motorcycles. The recall affects 111 units.

The defect involves the accessory seat potentially failing to activate a switch that changes the vehicle stability system to compensate for a passenger being on board. If the stability system is not altered, the operator may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

BRP has notified owners, and dealers will modify the seat to correct the issue free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM SPYDER F3-T
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
111

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 F3-T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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