CAN-AM Spyder GS, Spyder RS, Spyder RT (2008-2012): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V582000 · Dec 12, 2012 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
33,700
vehicles affected
33,700
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V582000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2012
- Maker
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 33,700
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Filler pipe and cap
- Model years
- 2008-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V582000?
3 models: Can-AM Spyder GS (2008-2009), Can-AM Spyder RS (2009-2012), Can-AM Spyder RT (2010-2012), about 33,700 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V582000?
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.
What can 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.
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.