2010 Can-Am Spyder RS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
I purchased my can-am spyder in 2013 it was brand new. It now only has 5,000 miles on it. I got the dps error and took it to the can-am dealer they said it IS going to cost me 2500 to get it fix (and that this error isn't one that could be put off). I asked if it IS covered by warranty or a recall…
I purchased my can-am spyder in 2013 it was brand new. It now only has 5,000 miles on it. I got the dps error and took it to the can-am dealer they said it IS going to cost me 2500 to get it fix (and that this error isn't one that could be put off). I asked if it IS covered by warranty or a recall system they said no that my vin # didn't fall in that category. I looked it up on the can-am website and all the website says IS the make and model and year of the recall not that it IS limited to a vin # range.
- Fuel/propulsion system
On sunday, july 7, 2016, while riding from oklahoma city, oklahoma to taos, new mexico, I stopped for gasoline at a gas station somewhere in northeastern new mexico, possibly around clayton. when I began to unscrew the gas cap, I heard a hissing sound coming from the gas tank. this IS not…
On sunday, july 7, 2016, while riding from oklahoma city, oklahoma to taos, new mexico, I stopped for gasoline at a gas station somewhere in northeastern new mexico, possibly around clayton. when I began to unscrew the gas cap, I heard a hissing sound coming from the gas tank. this IS not unusual, as the gas frequently boils in the tank, likely due to the close proximity of the exhaust system on each side of the fuel tank, but this time the hissing sounded like the pressure may have been higher than normal. I went ahead and removed the gas cap, at which point gasoline and/or gas vapors spewed out of the gas tank, knocking the gas cap from my hand and hitting me in the face, neck and shoulders, and sprayed over the gas pump at which I parked and rained down on my brother's motorcycle where he had parked to purchase fuel. the spyder was stationary with the parking brake applied and the ignition switched off at the key. the engine was not running and had been switched off for less than one minute. we had been riding in extreme heat, my brother's BMW read 106 degrees while the spyder read 117 degrees. the spyder's temp IS normally considered to run higher than the actual temperature, so we believe the 106 degree temp to be more accurate.
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Steering
Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…
Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done and could not release bike until done. I said it was ok! To do recall. Picked up bike several days later and turn signal wouldn't cancel after turn. Returned to dealer. They had not zeroed steering. Fixed! Left dealer got on freeway and went about 3miles cluster lit up and bike went into limp mode. Returned bike. More parts to order. Spark plug wire grounded to head. Another week picked up bike after repair. Service mgr. Said they had done a cluster update (file 215800215) temp. Bar graph - engine temp. Higher after update. May 14, 2014 trailered bike to local dealer in lafayette, la . Check engine light on and running on one cylinder. Diagnosed as ecm corrupted. Replaced ecm. Bike runs but to hot to ride more than 3 miles. As soon as temp bar graph reaches 5 bars. Can feel bike radiating heat from standing several feet from bike bike not safe to ride. updated 11/18/14*cn *tr *js
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
As I was driving my spyder wouldn't slow down and I was at 66mph.. I down shifted and it still stayed at 66mph. No matter how much I pressed on the brake it stayed at 66. Lucky I had enough sense to turn the bike off, but by then I was in the woods because I had to avoid hitting other cars. My…
As I was driving my spyder wouldn't slow down and I was at 66mph.. I down shifted and it still stayed at 66mph. No matter how much I pressed on the brake it stayed at 66. Lucky I had enough sense to turn the bike off, but by then I was in the woods because I had to avoid hitting other cars. My power steering wasn't working at the time and I called brp on july 3 to ask them if it was still under warranty because it was replaced in april of 2011. They told me it was. So I had the accident two weeks later now brp wont pay for my power steering unit. They said it was due to the accident even though they have notes on me calling in about it two weeks before the accident. My bike IS always in the shop. I called brp and spoke to a representative there and he told that he has never seen so many notes on a bike. When I first got the bike I had it for two months and then it was in the shop for 9 weeks and when I got it back nobody could tell me what was wrong with it. I never had the bike for a whole summer yet with out a problem and brp doesn't seem to b worried about it. And to top it off they don't seem to be concerned about their product being stuck at 66mph. They act like its normal for their product to do that. They gave me nothing and refuse to let me speak to a manager. I paid over 20,000 for the bike and I would think you would get better customer service. I love the bike but its just to many problem with it and brp knows it but refuses to help. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
While traveling on highway at appx. 70 mph, my cruise control dropped out reducing vehicle speed to such a degree to be a danger to me and any following vehicles. I pulled off the highway in attempt to determine problem; I was unsuccessful. It happened several more times so I quit using cruise…
While traveling on highway at appx. 70 mph, my cruise control dropped out reducing vehicle speed to such a degree to be a danger to me and any following vehicles. I pulled off the highway in attempt to determine problem; I was unsuccessful. It happened several more times so I quit using cruise control. Dealer later determined it was the housing-switch. It IS out of warranty and can-am won't stand behind the product even though it has less than 6000 miles on it. I believe part IS defective. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Steering
The vss fault light came on and the engine began running rough as if it was not hitting on all spark plugs when I went into a turn. I pulled over and shut off the engine, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. this allowed the computer to reboot. this has occurred three times since.…
The vss fault light came on and the engine began running rough as if it was not hitting on all spark plugs when I went into a turn. I pulled over and shut off the engine, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. this allowed the computer to reboot. this has occurred three times since. later, my front trunk release button quit working and the right fog light quit working (bulb IS functional) and my gas mileage has gone down. I had none of these problems until the dynamic power steering unit was replaced during a recall. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
TL* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder roadster. The contact stated that the headlights exhibited three different colors and would continuously flash while on low beam. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lights were changed but did not correct the failure. The contact stated…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder roadster. The contact stated that the headlights exhibited three different colors and would continuously flash while on low beam. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lights were changed but did not correct the failure. The contact stated the lights would appear as if he was an emergency vehicle and other vehicles would quickly move out of his way while driving. The contact feared the failure could potentially cause a crash. The failure persisted. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5 and the current mileage was approximately 1,200.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder RS motorcycle. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and fell over and slid a few inches with the motorcycle. The police arrived…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder RS motorcycle. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and fell over and slid a few inches with the motorcycle. The police arrived on scene and advised the contact that a more experienced driver would drive the vehicle to his residence. The person who drove the vehicle the remainder of the way stated that he did not experience any failures in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 54 and the current mileage was 145.
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.
- 10200278Air scoop retrofit kits.
- 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.
- 10129604Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the HCM. Inspection of the HCM housing for wear is proposed; it may need to be replaced.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10119470Revision #1 of Warranty bulletin 2010-7 dated September 7, 2010. This safety recall addressed the problem that a situation may occur where you may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar of your vehicle in order to correct its trajectory. At this increased level of force the handlebar may be turned more than you had intended. If this occurs you may steer your vehicle out of lane which increases the possibility of a crash with other traffic or of a drive off the road. As of April 2, 2013, the return procedure has been updated.
- 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.
- 10075106Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10053964Brp: some engines (SE5) have a high pitched or whining noise, left hand side, can be heard under specific rpm. Model roadster. No years.
- 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.
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