Model year record

2020 CAN-AM Spyder RT

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V175000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Vehicles affected
34,457
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-17
Owners notified
2023-03-17

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V186000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,424
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-27
Owners notified
2020-04-01

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.

Safety risk

A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this campaign is Bulletin 2020-5.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting33,000 mi
Power train1114 mi
Seats1454 mi
Service brakes1
Suspension12,990 mi

The 2019 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2021 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.