CAN-AM SPYDER GS 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V581000

Make Model Year
CAN-AM SPYDER GS 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-26 2012-12-12 2012-12-13

Production Dates: 2007-09-18 - 2007-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9600

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.