Hi everyone...
I just received notification that there will be a recall notice sent to all 2008/2009 Spyder owners for a steering component failure, which will require all dealers to replace all affected parts at no cost to the customer.
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HERE to see certified letter sent in by BRP
Report Date: June 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 09V162000
Vehicle Make / Model: CAN-AM / SPYDER ROADSTER
Model Year(s): 2008-2009
Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V162000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9932
Summary: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2009 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTERS. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OPERATOR OF AN INVOLVED VEHICLE MAY NEED TO EXERT A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OFF CENTER IN ORDER TO CORRECT VEHICLE DRIFT FROM A STRAIGHT LINE PATH. THIS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED STEERING CONTROL INPUT TORQUE MAY CAUSE A STEERING ANGLE OVERSHOOT AND AN UNEXPECTED DEVIATION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE OPERATOR'S INTENDED PATH.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL AT 1-866-767-0707.
Notes: OWNERS 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
The following is the confirmation posted on BRP's own
website regarding the official nature of this recall:
June 12, 2009, Spyder Announcements
“SPYDER RECALL – UPDATED INFORMATION – JUNE 12TH, 2009”
Dear SpyderRyder!
You may already have heard or read that the US National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) published on their official website a draft document from BRP regarding a forthcoming safety recall related to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) of the Can-AmTM SpyderTM roadster.
As an update, we can confirm that we have submitted the final documents for approval to NHTSA this morning and will be completing testing of the solution over the next 2-3 weeks.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please call 1-866-767-0707 where we will provide you with the most recent information on the subject and update you as soon as more details become available. This dedicated line is in service between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 8 to 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM on Friday, Eastern Standard Time; you will be able to speak to a BRP Representative if you wish to stay on the line after hearing the recorded information.
Thank you for your support of the Can-Am Spyder roadster and participation in the Spyder Community.
