Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CAN-AM
Model Of Vehicle
SPYDER RS
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V582000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33700
Date Owners Notified
20121221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121212