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HighNHTSA·17V318000·Announced 2017-05-12

Can-Am Recalls 2017 Spyder RT Motorcycles for Headlight Beam Issue

Bombardier is recalling 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles because a manufacturing error may cause headlights to shine too high, potentially blinding oncoming traffic.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (excessive headlight glare) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. The recall addresses a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly that may cause the headlight to shine too high when on the low beam setting. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 8, 2017.

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights free of charge. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
94

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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