NHTSA Recall 12V581000
Filed by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2012-12-12. An estimated 9,600 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.