Model year record

2017 CAN-AM Spyder RT

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V728000

Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: output

Component
Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: output
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8,721
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-30
Owners notified
2025-02-05

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V352000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Vehicles affected
30,389
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-18
Owners notified
2022-05-26

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V318000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Vehicles affected
94
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-12
Owners notified
2017-08-06

Defect description

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

Safety risk

If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train531,709 mi
Service brakes316,531 mi
Engine2

The 2016 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.