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2017 Can-Am Spyder RT — federal recalls on file

3 federal recalls reported for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

24V-728 Open recall Sep 30, 2024

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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22V-352 Open recall May 18, 2022

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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17V-318 Open recall May 12, 2017

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

Risk: If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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