Can-am Spyder Rs 2011
Model Spyder Rs made in 2011 by Can-am got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V582000 | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. | V (Vehicle) | 33700 | MFR | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 13000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline and fuel was leaking from the overflow tank. the contact had the dealer replace the tank twice but the repair did not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,500. | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 13000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline and fuel was leaking from the overflow tank. the contact had the dealer replace the tank twice but the repair did not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,500. kmj | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 13000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 can am spider. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline. the contact stated the fuel is coming from the overflow tank. the contact had the dealer replace the tank twice, but that did not correct the problem. the dealer admitted this was a problem with this vehicle. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,500.rl | |||