CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles have a manufacturing error in the headlight assembly. When the headlight is set to low beam, the light may shine too high, so it does not meet federal lighting requirements.
The main danger is glare. If the beam is aimed too high, oncoming drivers may be blinded, which increases the risk of a crash.
BRP will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the defective headlights free of charge. You can contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Can-AM Spyder RT | 2017 |
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