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2009 Can-Am Spyder Gs

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
14
Latest Jun 15, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 12, 2012
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 14 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Can-Am Spyder Gs, most frequently naming the steering, engine and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 15 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering746.7%
  • Engine320.0%
  • Electrical16.7%
  • Brakes16.7%
  • Exterior lighting16.7%
  • Driver assistance16.7%
  • Transmission16.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
12V582000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Dec 12, 2012
33,700 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
12V581000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dec 12, 2012
9,600 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 14
Steering
Filed Jun 15, 2018

POWER STEERING HAS FAILED

NHTSA ID
11102003
Incident
May 31, 2018
Mileage
3,500 mi
BrakesExterior lighting
Filed May 28, 2017

PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN IT BLOWS THE FUSE FOR THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA ID
10992013
Incident
May 28, 2017
Mileage
22,000 mi
Steering
Filed Sep 12, 2015

BIKE WENT IN (LIMP MODE) BECAUSE DYNAMICPOWER STEERING(DPS) UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, CAN AM/BRP HAD A RECALL OF THE (DPS) UNITS ON SEPTEMBER 7,2010, HOWEVER IS NOW REFUSING TO REPAIR MY CAN-AM PURSUANT TO SAID RECALL.

NHTSA ID
10763317
Incident
Sep 7, 2010
Mileage
11,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 1, 2014
Fire reported1 injury reported

I REFUELED MY MOTORCYCLE, AS I WAS LEAVING I NOTICED MY LEGS GET HOT. I DID NOT PAY IT MUCH MIND UNTIL THERE WAS AN ABSURD AMOUNT OF PAIN THEN I LOOKED DOWN AND I SEEN THAT MY MOTORCYCLE WAS ON FIRE. I THEN PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911 FOR ASSISTANCE AND BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET TREATED FOR MY BURNS. MY MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE ELECTRONICS WERE FRIED, THE PLASTICS WERE MELTED AND IT STUNK OF GASOLINE. I ALSO TAKEN PICTURES OF THE BURNS TO MY LEG AND THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10640373
Incident
May 12, 2012
Mileage
15,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 7, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE OWNER BECAME AWARE OF A RECALL BUT SHE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER EVEN THOUGH HER VIN WAS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10354120
Incident
Mar 11, 2009
Mileage
2,000 mi
Steering
Filed May 26, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH ON MAY 26, 2010, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE SUDDENLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLOWLY APPLY THE BRAKES TO GAIN CONTROL. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED FOR RECALL 09V162000 (STEERING) IN AUGUST 2009 BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DEALER, WHEN CONTACTED, ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,674.

NHTSA ID
10332370
Incident
May 26, 2010
Mileage
4,674 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 30, 2010
Crash reported1 injury reported

WHILE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 15MPH, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FINALLY GAVE OUT VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET STOPPED. VEHICLE WITH DRIVER JUMPED A CURB WENT OUT OF CONTROL HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THROTTLE WAS CHECK AND APPEARED TO BE OPERATION OK. SUSPECT THE VEHICLE SOFTWARE AS CAUSE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO INCIDENT AND REPORTEDLY CHECKED OUT OK. COMPUTER WAS DOWN LOADED AND SHOWED HIGH RPM AND ACCELERATION UP TO THE MOMENT OF IMPACT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10328297
Incident
Apr 17, 2010
Mileage
512 mi
Steering
Filed Apr 20, 2010

STEERING LOCK ON CAN AM SPYDER WHILE DRIVING. STEERING LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES AND HAD TO BE PUSHED QUITE HARD TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THUS CAUSING THE IMMEDIATE JERKING OF THE WHEELS, WHILE MOVING. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND HAS LED TO A LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10326677
Incident
Apr 8, 2010
Mileage
6,800 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

D109338

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Trailer module may fail.

POSTING 12-20

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

POSTING DISCUSSING THE TWO RECALLS POSTED ON TRANSPORT CANADA AND NHTSA CONCERNING THE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER VENT HOSE TO BE REPLACE OR RE-ROUTE AND FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT FIT ONTO THE FUEL TANK FILTER NECK.

Article Radio 10

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.

Bulletin 2013-9

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.

ARTICLE 01-17

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST) ADDRESSING THE DETAILS OF THE RECALL FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT, WHERE THE FUEL CAP MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ONTO THE FUEL TANK FILTER NECK. FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. BRP IS SENDING OUT REPLACEMENT FUEL CAPS TO ALL CANADIAN AND USA REGISTERED OWNERS.

RC-2010-0015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

BRP: ON THE CAN-AM ROADSTER, THE FUEL CAP FAILS TO SEAL PROPERLY, ON FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, CAUSING FUEL VAPORS AND IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MIGHT RESULT IN A FIRE AND NEEDS REPLACING. MODELS 2008-2012 CAN-AM SPYDER GS, RS, AND RT. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Can-Am Spyder Gs by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2012000—
2011000—
2010000—
2009Viewing142054.8
2008313053.3

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.