The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V632000·Announced 2020-10-14

Can-Am Ryker Motorcycles Recalled for Front Wheel Separation Risk

Bombardier is recalling 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles because improperly installed front wheels may separate, increasing crash 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 (front wheel separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the front wheels may have been improperly installed, which could result in their separation from the motorcycle.

The improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 6, 2020.

Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. Owners may contact Bombardier 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
6,958

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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