Every 2010 Can-Am Spyder recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 12V581000
Dec 12, 2012Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
- Fix
- BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Full recall details for 12V581000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 12V582000
Dec 12, 2012Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V582000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 12V159000
Nov 4, 2012Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control/Valve
- Problem
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.
- Risk
- IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- Fix
- BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Full recall details for 12V159000 →Power Train · NHTSA 10V232000
Jan 6, 2010Power Train:Clutch Assembly
- Problem
- BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.
- Risk
- IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Full recall details for 10V232000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 09V473000
Dec 14, 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
- Problem
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER SPYDER RT SM5 AND SE5 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. THE CONNECTOR ON THE KEY SWITCH HARNESS MAY NOT BE LOCKED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED TOO TIGHT. IN SOME SITUATIONS, THE CONNECTOR MAY UNPLUG.
- Risk
- IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
- Fix
- BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LOCKED AND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED TOO TIGHT AND CORRECT THE HARNESS IF NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397 OR 1-819-566-3366.
Full recall details for 09V473000 →Steering · NHTSA 09V162000
May 19, 2009Steering
- Problem
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2010 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER GS MOTORCYCLES. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OPERATOR OF AN INVOLVED VEHICLE MAY NEED TO EXERT A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OFF CENTER IN ORDER TO CORRECT VEHICLE DRIFT FROM A STRAIGHT LINE PATH. THIS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED STEERING CONTROL INPUT TORQUE MAY CAUSE A STEERING ANGLE OVERSHOOT AND AN UNEXPECTED DEVIATION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE OPERATOR'S INTENDED PATH.
- Risk
- IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL AT 1-866-767-0707.
Full recall details for 09V162000 →
2010 Can-Am Spyder complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries. Can-Am has issued at least 22 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering12
- Exterior Lighting7
- Power Train7
- Engine and Engine Cooling4
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Engine3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (8)
- Equipment (8)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (8)
- Engine (6)
- Fuel System, Other (5)
- Service Brakes (4)
Read Can-Am Spyder owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The motorcycle has lost power steering. There was a recall on some of these machines, but mine was not recalled. The power steering failure was intermittent for a while and now it has failed completed. The dealer wants almost $2000 for this repair.”
2010 CAN-AM SPYDERMay 16, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11589203
“The contact owns a 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. The power steering and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer.”
2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RTSep 19, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11545404
Crash
“AS I WAS DRIVING MY SPYDER WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN AND I WAS AT 66MPH.. I DOWN SHIFTED AND IT STILL STAYED AT 66MPH. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE IT STAYED AT 66. LUCKY I HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO TURN THE BIKE OFF, BUT BY THEN I WAS IN THE WOODS BECAUSE I HAD TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS.”
2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RSSep 16, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10543959
Fire
“MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT FUEL TANK WHILE TRAVELING WITH RIDER. MY FRIEND (ALSO ON A SPYDER) AND I TRAVELED FROM AUSTIN TO GALVESTON,TEXAS. WE ARRIVED AT OUR HOTEL, PARKED UNDER THE AWNING, TURNED OFF OUR BIKES AND WENT INSIDE TO CHECK IN.”
2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RTSDec 11, 2012
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10488563
“After driving 30 miles with ambient temps near 70 degrees F, I was home stopped the vehicle, smelled gas and check under the bike. Raw fuel was running from the evap canister vent hose and dripping on the concrete.”
2010 CAN-AM SPYDERMar 14, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11577412
Check your Spyder by VIN
Not every 2010 Can-Am Spyder is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Can-Am dealer.
Run a free VIN recall check →