2009 CAN-AM SPYDER RS Recall

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.

2009 CAN-AM SPYDER RS TSBs (4)

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:: 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 10-25
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Technical service tip (tst) addressing that on some se5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific rpm only. after investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the hcm. ins