If your 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS or Spyder RT VIN is in recall 10V232, a franchised Can-Am dealer fixes the clutch-stall defect free.
Can-Am is recalling 1,200 2010 Spyder RS and Spyder RT roadsters because the SE5 semi-automatic transmission clutch can stay engaged when the vehicle comes to a full stop, stalling the engine. If the engine stalls, the rear wheel can lock and the roadster can be stuck in the roadway, increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The clutch assembly in the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS and Spyder RT SE5 roadsters connects engine power to the driveline. On these roadsters, the SE5 semi-automatic transmission shifts without a hand clutch lever, but the clutch still has to release when the vehicle stops. That release lets the engine keep running while the rear wheel is no longer being driven.
The defect is that the clutch can stay engaged as the roadster comes to a full stop. When that happens, the engine is still tied to the driveline instead of being allowed to idle. The engine can stall, and once stalled, it can be impossible to restart. The rear wheel can also become blocked.
What you notice is the failure itself: the engine stalls when stopping. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers both Spyder RS and Spyder RT models for 2010, with the same clutch assembly component listed for each.
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS | powertrain |
|---|---|
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT | powertrain |
| Units affected | 1,200 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the defect occurs, the vehicle can be left stuck in the roadway instead of being pushed clear, increasing crash risk. If the vehicle stops in traffic, get to a safe place away from traffic and call for help. Repair will be free at any franchised Can-Am dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS or Spyder RT is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Can-Am dealer and ask whether the free clutch repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the clutch repair that fixes the stop-related clutch engagement and engine-stall condition.
- Bring the recall notice if BRP mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V232 when you call.
- Avoid riding in traffic until the repair is complete, and ask the dealer about towing or pickup if the roadster stalls or will not restart.
What happens at the repair
The record does not give a current remedy-status field, but it says the safety recall began on June 7, 2010 and that dealers repair the vehicles free of charge. At the dealer, a Can-Am technician repairs the SE5 semi-automatic transmission concern that lets the clutch stay engaged when the roadster comes to a full stop. The source remedy does not name the exact part replaced or adjusted, so ask the service desk to confirm the repair procedure tied to campaign 10V232. The dealer repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V232?
Recall 10V232 covers 1,200 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS and Spyder RT roadsters with the SE5 semi-automatic transmission. During a full stop, the clutch can stay engaged, stall the engine, prevent restart, and block the rear wheel. Can-Am dealers repair the vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS or Spyder RT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific roadster is included in recall 10V232. If it is, contact a franchised Can-Am dealer to schedule the clutch repair. Reference recall number 10V232 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Can-Am dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Call Can-Am at 1-888-638-5397 or a franchised Can-Am dealer for scheduling details.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the clutch stays engaged when the roadster stops, stalling the engine and blocking the rear wheel. If that happens, the roadster can be left in the roadway, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair addresses the clutch problem.
What if I bought this Can-Am Spyder used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Spyder RS or Spyder RT is included, then call a franchised Can-Am dealer and reference recall number 10V232.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V232000 |
|---|---|
| Can-Am customer service | 1-888-638-5397 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V232 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V232000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →