CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (22 reports).
2012 Can-AM Spyder RT recalls
Most common 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT problems
Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
What owners report
Upon cruising down the highway about 60 MPH,my powered windshield support arm broke and the windshield fell back toward me in between the handle bars. Upon inspection,arm broke in half leaving the windshield unsupported. Our safety was put at risk because windshield was laying flat instead of upright for protection from winds and bugs or debris as designed. We had to prop it up with a coat to finish our ride. Doing research on Spyder owners forum,we discovered it is an ongoing problems with this support arm and we are not the lone incident. BRP should recall this for safety reasons. BRP sells a replacement unit for $800, totally unexceptable as this is a part that should not fail.no warning
SMELL FUEL VAPORS.
I HAVE A 2012 CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED WITH EXTREME HEAT ON MY RIGHT FOOT AND AROUND THE SEAT. ALSO HAVE OVERWHELMING GASOLINE FUMES AFTER PARKING THE BIKE. MAKING IT UNUSABLE AND NO FUN AND DANGEROUS TO RIDE. PURCHASED JULY 14 2017. 7,200 MILES. HAD CONTACT SEVERAL TIMES WITH LOCAL DEALER ABSOLUTELY NO HELP!
DYNAMIC POWER STEERING FAILURE AT 5,900 MILES. NO POWER STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS.
ON 7/11/2019 MY 2012 CANAM RT SE5 STARTED THROWING OUT VSS FAULT CODE, I TOOK IT HOME AND CONTACTED MY LOCAL CANAM SERVICE COMPANY. THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT IN WHICH I DID THE NEXT DAY. ENROUTE TO THE SHOP IT BEGAN SHOWING ABS LIMP HOME MODE BUT WAS NOT IN LIMP HOME MODE. ONCE CONNECTED TO THE SHOP COMPUTER I WAS ADVISED THE BIKE WAS THROWING OUT NUMEROUS CODES AND FALSE CODES. THEN I WASXADVISED THIS BIKE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE 2013 IP TO AND INCLUDING REPLACING THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT 15000+ MILES. SINCE PURCHASING THW BIKE IT CONSTANTLY SHORTS THE HORN OUT AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUSE. IN ADDITION TO THE VSS/ABS CODES THE SHOCK COMPRESSOR HAD STARTED COMIN
2012 Can-AM Spyder RT questions
Does the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT: 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 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT?
Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (22), Engine (8), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT has been fixed?
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