Recall 23V856 affects 1,149 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 motorcycles for a rearview mirror lens defect. Repair is free at any franchised Can-Am dealer.
Can-Am is recalling 1,149 2023 Spyder F3 motorcycles because the rearview mirror lens can detach from its housing. A missing mirror lens reduces rear visibility and increases crash risk; Can-Am dealers will repair the mirror assembly free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rearview mirror on a 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 gives the rider a view of traffic behind and alongside the motorcycle. The mirror lens sits inside a molded housing, which holds the glass in place while the motorcycle vibrates, turns, and moves through normal road air. That housing has to keep the lens seated so the mirror stays usable while riding.
On affected motorcycles, the rearview mirror lens can dislodge from the housing. BRP found that mirror lenses were still falling out on some 2023 Spyder F3 motorcycles after earlier recall inspections, and on some motorcycles outside the earlier recall group. The replacement part uses a mirror housing molded from a different raw material with better resistance properties.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign can be the mirror lens already loose or missing, which leaves the rider without that rearview mirror until the part is replaced.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,149 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 motorcycle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached rearview mirror lens reduces what the driver can see behind the Spyder F3 and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the lens detaches, so schedule the mirror assembly repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Can-Am dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Can-Am dealer to schedule the free mirror-assembly replacement that fixes the rearview mirror lens that can dislodge from its housing.
- Bring the recall notice if Can-Am mailed it. If not, reference recall number 23V856 when you call.
- Use extra mirror checks until the repair is complete because a detached lens can reduce rear visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Can-Am technician installs new mirror assemblies covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. This repair addresses the rearview mirror assembly listed in campaign 23V856, so the service desk should match the work order to the recall before the motorcycle is returned. BRP says it will file a reimbursement plan for customers who already paid for this issue. If you have prior repair paperwork, contact Can-Am customer service or ask the dealer how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 17, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| December 21, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 22, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 22, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 4, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V856?
Recall 23V856 covers 1,149 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 motorcycles with rearview mirror lenses that can dislodge from the mirror housing. A detached lens reduces rear visibility and raises crash risk. Can-Am dealers will install new mirror assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 23V856. If it is, contact a franchised Can-Am dealer to schedule installation of the new mirror assemblies. Reference recall number 23V856 or Can-Am Bulletin 2023-9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Can-Am dealers will install the new mirror assemblies free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included motorcycles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear visibility. If a rearview mirror lens detaches, the rider has less ability to see traffic behind the motorcycle, which raises crash risk. Schedule the free mirror assembly repair if your VIN is included.
What if I bought my Can-Am Spyder F3 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Spyder F3 is included, then call a franchised Can-Am dealer and reference recall 23V856.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V856000 |
|---|---|
| Can-Am customer service | 1-888-272-9222 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V856 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V856000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
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