IllustrationPOWER STEERING HAS FAILED
2009 CAN-AM Spyder Gs
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports3 fire reports2 injury reports
Steering complaints
7 reportsBIKE 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.
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 …
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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.
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
WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, SPYDER DRIFTED TOWARD TO THE RIGHT. TRIED TO CORRECT DRIFT, BUT STEERING WAS LOCKED. HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CORRECT DRIFT, THEN STEERING BROKE LOOSE AND SHARPLY JERKED TO THE LEFT. NO ON-COMING TRAFFIC BUT IT WAS ENOUGH TO ENTER THE ONCOMING LANE. THIS CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND SCHEDULED A ST…
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WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, SPYDER DRIFTED TOWARD TO THE RIGHT. TRIED TO CORRECT DRIFT, BUT STEERING WAS LOCKED. HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CORRECT DRIFT, THEN STEERING BROKE LOOSE AND SHARPLY JERKED TO THE LEFT. NO ON-COMING TRAFFIC BUT IT WAS ENOUGH TO ENTER THE ONCOMING LANE. THIS CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND SCHEDULED A STEERING UPDATE WITH DEALER. AFTER THE DEALER INSTALLED THE UPDATE, ON THE WAY HOME (APPROX. 50 MILE TRIP) THE SAME THING BEGAN TO OCCUR, ONLY WORST. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME, IT WAS BEGINNING TO BE SO SEVERE THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO JUST STAY IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. CALLED THE DEALER WHEN I GOT HOME AND WAS INFORMED TO JUST BRING IT BACK AGAIN. THIS STEERING ISSUE IS BEGINNING TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE WILL EVENTUALLY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR CAUSE A FATALITY. *TR
WHILE OPERATING MY 2009 CAN AM SPYDER, THE POWER STEERING UNIT LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO VEER ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN A 1 HOUR PERIOD AND THEN 2 TIMES WHILE RIDING BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ON AUGUST 10TH BUT THE EFFECTS WERE NOT AS STRONG AND I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS. *…
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WHILE OPERATING MY 2009 CAN AM SPYDER, THE POWER STEERING UNIT LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO VEER ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN A 1 HOUR PERIOD AND THEN 2 TIMES WHILE RIDING BACK HOME. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ON AUGUST 10TH BUT THE EFFECTS WERE NOT AS STRONG AND I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO THE ROAD CONDITIONS. *TR
I HAVE A CAN-AM SPYDER SE5 WITH 3000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR A CHECKUP, A REQUIRED. I HAD NO PREVIOUS STEERING PROBLEM. THEY, THE DEALER WAS TO COMPLY WITH YOUR UPDATES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER COMPLETED THE UPDATES. WHEN I STARTED THE BIKE UP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A READING ACROSS THE SCREEN STATING TO CHECK "D…
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I HAVE A CAN-AM SPYDER SE5 WITH 3000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR A CHECKUP, A REQUIRED. I HAD NO PREVIOUS STEERING PROBLEM. THEY, THE DEALER WAS TO COMPLY WITH YOUR UPDATES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER COMPLETED THE UPDATES. WHEN I STARTED THE BIKE UP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A READING ACROSS THE SCREEN STATING TO CHECK "DP5". I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER OUT TO SEE THE PROBLEM. HE HAD HIS TECHNICIAN REDUE THE UNDATE PROCEDURE. THIS DIDN'T HELP THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE WOULD CALL THE FACTORY ON THE 21ST AS HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING UNIT. HE TOLD ME IT WOULD BE OK TO DRIVE THE BIKE HOME (52 MILES). I DID SO BUT THE STEERING WAS VERY STIFF AS IT HAS NO HYDRAULIC ASSIST. I CERTAINLY BELIEVE THIS IS DANGEROUS AS A PERSON WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME TRYING TO STEER AWAY FROM SOMETHING THAT SUDDENLY CAME OUT AT HIM OR DODGE A POT HOLE, ETC. *TR
Official recalls
212V581000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Dec 12, 2012
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
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.
12V582000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Dec 12, 2012
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.