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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt Recalls

The 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt 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 Rt built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

Recalls
3

NHTSA campaigns

Owner complaints
6

filed with NHTSA

Crashes reported
0

in complaints

NHTSA crash test
Not rated

3 recalls on the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA 22V352000
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT

NHTSA 24V728000
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Reported January 10, 2024 by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA 17V318000
The defect
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."
The risk
If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Reported December 5, 2017 by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

What owners report about the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt with NHTSA.

Most complained about

  • Power Train4
  • Engine1
  • Service Brakes1

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 2017 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.

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