Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 14, 2020
Can-Am Ryker 2020 Motorcycle Recall: Front Wheel Separation Risk
Bombardier is recalling 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles due to potential front wheel separation. Owners must have front wheel checked by dealers to prevent crashes.
“Can-Am Ryker 2020 Motorcycle Recall: Front Wheel Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79299-can-am-ryker-2020-motorcycle-recall-front-wheel-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V632000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V632000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 14, 2020, that Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles due to improperly installed front wheels that may separate from the vehicle. Owners should contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222 for a remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Can-Am Ryker, 2020
What to do
Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. has 23 other recalls on record since May 19, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Can-Am Spyder RT 2026: Instrument Cluster Failure Risk (September 7, 2026), BRP 2025 Can-Am Origin Electric Motorcycles: Front Brake Failure Risk (April 7, 2026), and Can-Am 2025 Canyon Motorcycles: Belt Failure Risk (July 3, 2025). NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2020 CAN-AM RYKER, with the latest received on April 15, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The recall began November 6, 2020, and affects models with potentially improperly installed front wheels.
Brand
Can-Am
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Wheel Tightness
Dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip if needed.
Contact Customer Service
Owners can contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222 for assistance.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Can-Am
We’ve drafted a message you can send Can-Am to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V632000 — Can-Am Ryker 2020 Motorcycle Recall: Front Wheel Separation Risk
Hello,
I own a Can-Am Ryker 2020 Motorcycle Recall: Front Wheel Separation Risk that is covered by recall 20V632000 from Can-Am.
The official recall notice states: Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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