NHTSA Safety Recalls
2012 Can-Am Spyder Rs Recalls
The 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rs has 1 NHTSA safety recall 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
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Crashes reported
- 1
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
1 fires
1 recall on the 2012 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.
What owners report about the 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rs
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rs with NHTSA, 1 of them describing a crash and 1 a fire. They report 1 injury.
Most complained about
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Electrical System1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Engine And Engine Cooling1
- Power Train1
- Engine1
- Steering1
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 2012 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.