2010 Can-Am Spyder Rt recalls and problems

The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 4 recalls and 24 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 18 Spyder Rt model years — 4th most.

4recalls

24complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

4,626median 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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4 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.

Service Brakes

Apr 11, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V159000 · 3,259 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://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> .

Engine

Dec 14, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V473000 · 108 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electronic Stability Control1

Exterior Lighting1

Suspension1

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 Rt 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 Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rt, 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 Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (8), power train (6), engine (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.