2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS Recalls (3)

Campaign:
07V561000 on 12/11/2007
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/17/2007 - 11/18/2007
Affected:
476
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. the brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
Consequence:
A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. the brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. the recall began on november 21, 2007. owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.
Notes:
Brp recall no. 2008-0001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V582000 on 12/12/2012
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Affected:
33,700
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
12V581000 on 12/12/2012
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
9,600
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.
Consequence:
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Correction:
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.

2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS TSBs (18)

Bulletin:
2008-6
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Can-am motorcycle (brp): when installing a riser block kit, inappropriate torque values and/or improper block insertion method may result in a damaged steering stern. *pe
Bulletin:
2008-6
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Can-am motorcycle: revision 1: steering column hub and riser block installation. when installing a riser block kit over torquing the m10 nut to push the riser block on the steering column may cause damage to the threaded stud. *pe
Bulletin:
2008-0002
Component:
035000 service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Summary:
Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. bombardier recreational products: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. *pe csc letter was rec
Bulletin:
2008-0002
Component:
035000 service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Summary:
Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. brp: csc letter referring to brake fluid reservoir caps replacement for can-am roadster vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
110608
Component:
035000 service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Summary:
Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.brp: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. csc letter was received. *pe
Bulletin:
SPY-081016-01
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Brp motorcycle: transmission won't shift; get stuck in gear; check transmission fault scrolls; won't downshift; won't up-shift or change gears. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-2009-4
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Can-am (brp): brake pads featuring a new compound are available for all spyder gs models. these new pads are of a different color for easy identification and are designed to reduce brake induced noise. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-2009-1
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Can-am roadster (brp): some sm5 and se5 vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms: e or incorrect number in cluster gear indicator; intermittent power steering operation; difficulty shifting (se5 only). *pe
Bulletin:
SB-SE-5
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Brp: 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. *pe
Bulletin:
RC-2010-0015
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Brp: 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
Bulletin:
POSTING 12-20
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Posting 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.
Bulletin:
ARTICLE 01-17
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Technical 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
Bulletin:
Bulletin 2013-9
Component:
034100 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Summary:
Service 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.
Bulletin:
Article 2010-12
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Article 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 pres
Bulletin:
Article 2009-4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2012-12.
Bulletin:
Article 2012-13
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Article 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.
Bulletin:
Posting 12-13
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Posting 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)
Bulletin:
Bulletin 2009-4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.

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