2010 Can-Am Spyder RS recalls and problems

The 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS has 3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2010 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 8 Spyder RS model years — 3rd most.

3recalls

8complaints

2crashes

0fires

1injuries

5,150median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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3 recalls

Fuel System

Dec 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V582000 · 33,700 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel System

Dec 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V581000 · 9,600 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Train

Jun 1, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V232000 · 1,200 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Electrical System2

Engine2

Exterior Lighting2

Electronic Stability Control1

Fuel System1

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2010 vs. other Can-Am Spyder RS years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2010. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS, the latest from Dec 12, 2012 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (3), vehicle speed control (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.