The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V683000·Announced 2019-09-27

Can-Am Recalls 2019-2020 Ryker Motorcycles Due to Wheel Nut Cracks

Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling 2019-2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles because wheel nuts may crack, causing wheels to loosen and 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 (wheel nuts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel nuts may crack, which can cause the wheels to loosen.

Loose wheels may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 17, 2019.

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts 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.

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM RYKER
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
11,378

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)

  • RYKER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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