2009 Can-Am Spyder GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 Can-Am Spyder GS. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
Power steering has failed
- Exterior lighting · Service brakes · Unknown or other
Put it in reverse then it blows the fuse for the running lights and brake lights
- Steering
Bike 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.
- Electrical system · Engine
I refueled my motorcycle, as I was leaving I noticed my legs get hot. I did not pay it much mind until there was an absurd amount of pain then I looked down and I seen that my motorcycle was on fire. I then pulled over and called 911 for assistance and be transported to the hospital to get treated…
I refueled my motorcycle, as I was leaving I noticed my legs get hot. I did not pay it much mind until there was an absurd amount of pain then I looked down and I seen that my motorcycle was on fire. I then pulled over and called 911 for assistance and be transported to the hospital to get treated for my burns. My motorcycle was destroyed. The electronics were fried, the plastics were melted and it stunk of gasoline. I also taken pictures of the burns to my leg and the motorcycle. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 can-am spyder GS. the contact stated that the while driving at any speed the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer four times. They have been unable to duplicate the failure. the owner became aware of a recall but she never received a letter even though her vin was included. the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2000. The vin was unknown.
- Steering
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…
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.
- Vehicle speed control
While traveling at less than 15mph, the engine continued to accelerate out of control. Brakes were applied but finally gave out vehicle was not able to get stopped. Vehicle with driver jumped a curb went out of control hit another vehicle. Throttle was check and appeared to be operation ok.…
While traveling at less than 15mph, the engine continued to accelerate out of control. Brakes were applied but finally gave out vehicle was not able to get stopped. Vehicle with driver jumped a curb went out of control hit another vehicle. Throttle was check and appeared to be operation ok. Suspect the vehicle software as cause. Vehicle was serviced prior to incident and reportedly checked out ok. Computer was down loaded and showed high rpm and acceleration up to the moment of impact. *Tr
- Steering
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
- Steering
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…
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
- Steering
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
We purchased a 2009 can-am spyder last month. The vehicle IS a semi automatic model ( SE-5) as you come to a stop the vehicle IS supposed to down shift. But doesn't always do this remaining in a higher gear such as 4TH or 5TH. The result IS when you go to take off from a stop the vehicle doesn't…
We purchased a 2009 can-am spyder last month. The vehicle IS a semi automatic model ( SE-5) as you come to a stop the vehicle IS supposed to down shift. But doesn't always do this remaining in a higher gear such as 4TH or 5TH. The result IS when you go to take off from a stop the vehicle doesn't want to move and sometimes just dies. You then must turn it off wait 60 seconds then re-start it. If you go to pull out into traffic this can cause a accident. *Tr
- Steering
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…
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
- Unknown or other
On aug. 4, 2009 I took my cam-am spyder to the dealer to have a safety recall addressed. The service department installed the required software update and returned the vehicle to me. As I was leaving about a half block from the dealer the vehicle began to smoke. I turn the trike around and returned…
On aug. 4, 2009 I took my cam-am spyder to the dealer to have a safety recall addressed. The service department installed the required software update and returned the vehicle to me. As I was leaving about a half block from the dealer the vehicle began to smoke. I turn the trike around and returned to the dealer. When I got off the trike I looked to see where the smoke was coming from and noticed the trike was in flames. I ran inside the shop to get a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I then contact the manufacturer(brp) to tell them of the problem and was told that I had to fill out a accident report. I filled out the required paperwork and returned it to the manufacturer (brp). They took a couple of days to investigate and returned a verdict. "The fire wasn't my fault and neither theirs(brp) but they are willing to repair the damage" said brp representative. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
I had smelled burning rubber coming from the engine compartment of my 2009 can am spyder for 2-3 days prior to incident. on 8/4/09 I had just parked the spyder in my garage after driving home from work at around 5:15 pm. this IS approximately a 2 mile drive. after turning off the spyder I…
I had smelled burning rubber coming from the engine compartment of my 2009 can am spyder for 2-3 days prior to incident. on 8/4/09 I had just parked the spyder in my garage after driving home from work at around 5:15 pm. this IS approximately a 2 mile drive. after turning off the spyder I noticed the smell again and saw smoke coming from the engine compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle if you are facing the front of it. the smoke lasted about 2-3 seconds and then dissipated. possible small fire accompanying the smoke. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191376If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
- 10186274Trailer module may fail.
- 10129603Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
- 10129602Posting informing the community that some of them may have seen an alert from Transport Canada regarding a recall on certain Spyder models. (recall 2012-13)
- 10129601Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- 10129600Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
- 10129599Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. The proposed solution is to inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose to determine if the proper hose is installed. replace and re-route the fuel vapor canister vent hose if required.
- 10124113Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
- 10107194Technical service tip (tst) addressing the details of the recall fuel cap replacement, where the fuel cap may not seal properly onto the fuel tank filter neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Brp IS sending out replacement fuel caps to all canadian and USA registered owners.
- 10107192Posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
- 10052086Brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. Models 2008-2012 can-am spyder GS, RS, and rt.
- 10051563Brp: the shift up and down paddle fails to work and adjustment IS needed that might improve the situation on certain model motorcycles. Model spyder gs/rs. No model years listed.
- 10032372Can-am roadster (brp): some SM5 and SE5 vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms: e or incorrect number in cluster gear indicator; intermittent power steering operation; difficulty shifting (SE5 only).
- 10030827Can-am (brp): brake pads featuring a new compound are available for all spyder GS models. These new pads are of a different color for easy identification and are designed to reduce brake induced noise.
- 10030826Can-am (brp). The new steering column IS identical to the earlier version with the exception of how the top hub IS fastened. On the original steering column, the hub was fastened with a stud and nut (p/n: 233 601 416). On the new version, the hub IS fastened with a screw.
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