NHTSA Safety Recalls
2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs Recalls
The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the vehicle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Can-Am Spyder Rs built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 2
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
in complaints
3 recalls on the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA 12V582000- The defect
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported December 12, 2012 by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA 12V581000- The defect
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
- The risk
- Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
- The fix
- BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Reported December 12, 2012 by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA 10V232000- The defect
- BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.
- The risk
- IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- The fix
- BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Reported January 6, 2010 by BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
What owners report about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs with NHTSA, 2 of them describing a crash. They report 1 injury.
Most complained about
- Steering3
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Exterior Lighting2
- Electrical System2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Engine1
- Power Train1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own vehicle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on the frame, usually near the footwell or under the seat, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the vehicle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.