CAN-AM Spyder GS, Spyder RS (2008-2010): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V581000 · Dec 12, 2012 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
9,600
vehicles affected
9,600
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V581000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2012
- Maker
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,600
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V581000?
2 models: Can-AM Spyder GS (2008-2009), Can-AM Spyder RS (2010), about 9,600 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V581000?
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.
What can happen?
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.