Can-am Spyder Rt 2011

Model Spyder Rt 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


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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
05/15/2012800
 Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder motorcycle. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel canister. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the canister would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure continued. the failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 800.
05/15/2012800
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder motorcycle. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel canister. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the canister would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure continued. the failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 800. kmj
05/15/2012800
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 can-am spider. the contact stated while parked he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel canister. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the canister would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 800. da