NHTSA Safety Recalls
2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt Recalls
The 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 2 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 Rt built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 29
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
5 fires
2 recalls on the 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt
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.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA 11V081000- The defect
- BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.
- The risk
- IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE COULD BACK UP. A VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN EXPECTED MOVEMENT IN REVERSE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Reported July 2, 2011 by BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
What owners report about the 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt with NHTSA and 5 a fire. They report 5 injuries.
Most complained about
- Engine11
- Fuel/Propulsion System10
- Fuel System5
- Gasoline5
- Power Train4
- Electrical System3
- Structure2
- Exterior Lighting2
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 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt 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.