Can-am Recall 12V581000: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA recall 12V581000 · announced December 12, 2012 · filed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. · 9,600 units affected

The problem

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

The risk

Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

What to do

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Can-am Spyder Gs
• 2009 Can-am Spyder Gs
• 2010 Can-am Spyder Rs

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.