Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V582000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-12-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V582000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Vehicles affected
33,700
Reported to NHTSA
2012-12-12
Owners notified
2012-12-21

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Safety risk

If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
CAN-AM Spyder GS2009 2008
CAN-AM Spyder RS2012 2011 2010 2009
CAN-AM Spyder RT2012 2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.