Can-am Spyder Rs 2009

Model Spyder Rs made in 2009 by Can-am got 8 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
12V582000Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. V (Vehicle)33700MFRBombardier Recreational Products Inc.12/12/201212/13/2012
Defect SummaryBombardier 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryBrp 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.
NotesOwners 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
09/10/2010
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 can-am spider roadster. the contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v162000 (steering) september 2010 and had been trying to have the vehicle repaired under the recall since that time. the dealer was contacted numerous times and continually advised that the parts needed for repairs were on backorder. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the vin was unavailable.
09/10/2010
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 can am spider roadster. the contact stated that after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 09v162000(steering). after getting his notice in september of 2010 he has been trying to make an appointment and they advised him that the parts are on back order. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailble. tb
09/17/2010
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 can-am spyder roadster motorcycle. the contact received a recall notification under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v162000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall part was on a massive back order. the manufacturer was uncertain when the part would become available to perform the remedy repair. the vehicle was not being driven due to the safety recall defect. there was no failure mileage. js