BRP recalls 2020-2023 Spyder RT motorcycles with brake lights that stay illuminated even when brakes aren't pressed, failing to alert other drivers and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
BRP is recalling 2020-2023 CAN-AM Spyder RT motorcycles because brake lights can stay on even when the brakes aren't pressed. This fails to warn other drivers of the rider's intentions, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79303-can-am-spyder-rt-2020-brake-lights-stay-on-causing.
“CAN-AM Spyder RT 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79303-can-am-spyder-rt-2020-brake-lights-stay-on-causing. Based on NHTSA recall #23V175000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V175000).
NHTSA announced on March 17, 2023, that Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles due to brake lights that may remain illuminated. Owners should contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222 for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
CAN-AM SPYDER RT, 2020-2023
CAN-AM RYKER, 2022-2023
What to do
Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222.
The hazard
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash. These motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. has 23 other recalls on record since 2009-05-19. Other recent recalls of similar products include Can-Am Spyder RT 2026: Instrument Cluster Failure Risk (2026-09-07), BRP 2025 Can-Am Origin Electric Motorcycles: Front Brake Failure Risk (2026-04-07), and Can-Am 2025 Canyon Motorcycles: Belt Failure Risk (2025-07-03). NHTSA has received 33 owner complaints for the 2022 CAN-AM RYKER, with the latest received on 2026-03-27.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020-2023 Spyder RT motorcycles. The recall covers models sold from 2020 to 2023. Owners received notification letters mailed March 17, 2023.
Brand
CAN-AM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust it, or add a spring as needed at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 0 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 23V175000 — CAN-AM Spyder RT 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk
Hello,
I own a CAN-AM Spyder RT 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk that is covered by recall 23V175000 from CAN-AM.
The official recall notice states: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
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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