Can-Am recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Can-Am Spyder Gs 2008–2009
- Can-Am Spyder Rs 2009–2012
- Can-Am Spyder Rt 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V582000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 12, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33,700
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Can-Am recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 12, 2012
- Can-Am recall: Electrical system Sep 7, 2026
- Can-Am recall: Power train Sep 30, 2024
- Can-Am recall: Exterior lighting Mar 17, 2023
- Can-Am recall: Power train May 18, 2022
- Can-Am recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.