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SevereNHTSA·22V503000·Announced 2022-07-13

2022 CAN-AM Ryker Motorcycles: Handlebar Stem Bolt Breakage Recall

CAN-AM is recalling 2022 Ryker motorcycles due to handlebar stem bolts that may break unexpectedly, causing sudden loss of steering control and crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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: This recall involves a structural steering system defect confirmed to cause sudden loss of steering control and crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the mechanical failure is substantiated and poses significant hazard to riders.

Plain-English summary

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling approximately 9,353 2022 CAN-AM Ryker motorcycles. The defect affects the handlebar stem bolt in the steering assembly.

The handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread length. A broken bolt can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will clean the threads of the steering column and install a new steering stem bolt at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2022. Owners can contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
CAN-AM RYKER
Brand
CAN-AM
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
9,353

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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