Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, There Is A Presence Of An Abnormal Quantity Of Air In The Hydraulic Circuit Of The Front Brake. Also Some Vehicles May Have One Or Two Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps That Are Sealed And This Could Create A VacuUM Which Could Lead To Adsorption Of Air Into The Brake Circuits. The Brake Pedal May Go Almost To The Floor When Depressing.
Make Of Vehicle
CAN-AM
Model Of Vehicle
SPYDER GS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V561000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Driver May Be Unable To Stop The Vehicle As Expected Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
BRP Has Notified Each Owner Informing Them Of This Problem And Scheduling A Pick-Up Time To Retrieve The Vehicle. Dealers Will Inspect And Perform A Bleeding Of The Brake System Is Needed. The Brake Fluid Reservoir Caps Will Be Replaced And The Brake System Pressure Will Be Validated. The Recall Began On November 21, 2007. Owners May Contact BRP At 1-888-864-2002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070918
End Of Manufacture
20071119
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
476
Date Owners Notified
20071121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071212
Make Campaign Number
2008-0001