Can-Am Spyder RT problems & recalls

Problem: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2025-2026 can-am origin, can-am pulse, 2025-2027 can-am canyon, 2024-2027 can-am spyder rt, and can-am spyder f3 motorcycles equipped with a touchscreen instrument cluster. the instrument cluster may reset, freeze, or go blank. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 123, "motorcycle control and displays," and fmvss number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Risk: An inoperative instrument cluster will fail to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The instrument cluster software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 12, 2026. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning september 22, 2026. the manufacturers number for this recall i

Problem: Bombardier recreational products (brp) is recalling certain 2017-2019 can-am spyder f3 and rt motorcycles. the engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. owner notification letters were mailed february 5, 2025. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2020-2023 spyder rt and 2022-2023 ryker motorcycles. the brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2023. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222. brp's number for this recall is 2023-6.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2015-2019 can-am spyder f3 and rt motorcycles. the front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 26, 2022. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2020 can-am spyder rt motorcycles. during emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.

Risk: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Brp will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. the recall began april 1, 2020. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222. brp's number for this campaign is bulletin 2020-5.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2017 can am spyder rt motorcycles. due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Brp will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. the recall began june 8, 2017. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling all model year 2013 can-am spyder rt motorcycles. prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.

Risk: Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.

Fix: Brp has notified owners. dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2015. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products (brp) is recalling certain model year 2013 can-am spyder rt series and st series motorcycles. the tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.

Risk: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Brp will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early september 2013. owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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.

Problem: Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain model year 2010 spyder rt roadsters. a pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod could disengage and fall off.

Risk: If this occurs, a total loss of main brake function could result without prior warning. there is an increased risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Brp will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal connecting rod pins free of charge. the safety recall began on april 18, 2012. owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

Problem: Brp is recalling certain model year 2011 spyder rt sm5 roadsters. while down shifting it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button due to a defective reverse actuator cable.

Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. if this happens while vehicle is stopped, the vehicle could back up. a vehicle stall without warning or an expected movement in reverse may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and if defective, the reverse actuator assembly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recallbegan on february 11, 2011. owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

Problem: Brp is recalling certain model year 2010 spyder rs se5 2nd series and rt se5 roadsters. when bringing a vehicle equipped with the se5 semi-automatic transmission to a full stop, the clutch may remain engaged stalling the engine. once the engine is stalled, it could be impossible to re-start and the rear wheel could be blocked.

Risk: If this happens, the vehicle may not be able to be pushed off the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Brp will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 7, 2010. owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.