Can-am Spyder Rs 2012

Model Spyder Rs made in 2012 by Can-am got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2012

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
08/08/20121
 5 miles into a test ride the motorcycle developed a shaking in the front end from side to side that was felt in the handle bars. before motorcycle could be stopped front wheels turned on their own causing the motorcycle to go left of center into on coming traffic. *tr
08/08/2012
 5 miles into a test ride the motorcycle devloped a shaking in the front end from side to side that was felt in the handle bars. before motorcycle could be stoped front wheels turned on their own causing the motorcycle to go left of center into on coming traffic.