NHTSA recall 12V582000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Can-Am Spyder GS and 2 more
Reported Dec 12, 201233,700 vehicles affectedBombardier Recreational Products Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.