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2010 CAN-AM Spyder Rt

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  • Steering. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Air Bags complaints

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15,000 miles · May 7, 2015
Air BagsSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. UPON STARTING UP THE MOTORCYCLE, A FAILURE OCCURED IN WHICH THE THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION OVER INFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POSITION SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FILL TO CAPACITY WITHOUT WARNING AND OTHER COMPONENTS FAILED ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE MOT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. UPON STARTING UP THE MOTORCYCLE, A FAILURE OCCURED IN WHICH THE THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION OVER INFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POSITION SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FILL TO CAPACITY WITHOUT WARNING AND OTHER COMPONENTS FAILED ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT IF THE MANUFACTURER APPROVED THE MODIFICATION, THERE NEEDED TO BE AN INSTALLATION OF A RELEASE VALVE. THE MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICIAN STATED THAT A RELEASE VALVE WAS NOT PART OF THE DESIGN FOR THIS MODEL AND WAS AWARE THAT THE SENSOR FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO RECEIVE MORE AIR THAN NECESSARY WHICH CAUSED ADDITIONAL FAILURES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPRING STOPPER, NEW VALVES, NEW LEVELING ARMS, THE SHOCKS, A CAP, NEW SPRINGS, A GUIDE SPRING, URETHANE CUSHION, ONE SHOCK, A FLANGE HEX SCREW, 2 SPACERS, 1 SHOCK ABSORBER, SCREW HEX FLANGES, 2 NUTS, 2 HEX FLANGES AND THE POSITION SENSOR. A TECHNICIAN ALSO TEST DROVE THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ODI #10715177

Official recalls

4

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.

12V159000 · Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control/valve

Apr 11, 2012

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

10V232000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly

Jun 1, 2010

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

09V473000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Dec 14, 2009

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER SPYDER RT SM5 AND SE5 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. THE CONNECTOR ON THE KEY SWITCH HARNESS MAY NOT BE LOCKED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED TOO TIGHT. IN SOME SITUATIONS, THE CONNECTOR MAY UNPLUG.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LOCKED AND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED TOO TIGHT AND CORRECT THE HARNESS IF NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397 OR 1-819-566-3366.

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NHTSA investigations

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