CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (10 reports).
2009 Can-AM Spyder RS recalls
Most common 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 10 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
I HAVE A 2009 CAN AM SPYDER RS AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MAY 2014 . MY BIKE ONLY HAS 1900 MILES AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON MAY 12, 2014 AT MY WORK FABENSISD. I HAD IT IN THE SHOP FOR 3 RECALLS AND GOT IT BK 3 MONTHS LATER FROM NOV. 2013 TO FEB 2014. DROVE IT TO WORK WHICH IS 5 MILES AWAY. THE SCHOOL HAS IT IN THEIR SURVEILLANCE CAMERA. SANTA TERESA WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR A PART THAT DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY. MY COMPLAIN IS WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR ANYTHING WHEN IT WAS THE MANUFACTURES FAULT? SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JS *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 06/08/17*LJ *AS
CPSC: X1460470A. 2009 CAN AM SPYDER RS. CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE BIKE SERVICED 4 TIMES AND RECALLED 3 IT CAUGHT FIRE. *LN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK DYNAMIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V162000 (STEERING) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SIMILAR STEERING DIFFICULTIES AS BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 799. UPDATED 12/06/2017*CN
STEERING LOCKED UP IN TURNS, 11 TIMES IN 6 MILES AT 45 MPH. *TR
2009 Can-AM Spyder RS questions
Does the 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (10), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Can-AM Spyder RS has been fixed?
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