NHTSA recall 12V581000
Fuel system, gasoline
Can-Am Spyder GS and 1 more
Reported Dec 12, 20129,600 vehicles affectedBombardier Recreational Products Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
The 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.