Defect Description For Recall
Bombardier Recreational Is Recalling 9,932 My 2008-2010 Can-Am Spyder Roadster Gs Motorcycles. A Condition May Exist Where The Operator Of An Involved Vehicle May Need To Exert A Force Greater Than Expected To Initiate The Turning Of The Steering Handlebar Off Center In Order To Correct Vehicle Drift From A Straight Line Path. This Higher Than Expected Steering Control Input Torque May Cause A Steering Angle Overshoot And An Unexpected Deviation Of The Vehicle From The Operator’S Intended Path.
Make Of Vehicle
CAN-AM
Model Of Vehicle
SPYDER
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V162000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, It Can Lead To A Temporary Out Of Lane Excursion Of The Vehicle Which Increases The Possibility Of A Crash With Other Traffic And Or A Drive Off The Road.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace/Repair The Appropriate Components Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 17, 2009. Owners May Contact Bombardier Recreational At 1-866-767-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080925
End Of Manufacture
20090618
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16361
Date Owners Notified
20090717
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090519