2011 Can-Am Spyder Rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Steering (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V582000 · 33,700 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-01-05 · REV87480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air scoop retrofit kits.
Visibility:windshield 2014-09-05 · TST-219-800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp mc: on certain motorcycles, when riding. the windshield will drop and a high windshield refurbish kit is now available to address this issue. *pe
Electrical System 2014-04-12 · D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer module may fail.
Fuel System, Other 2013-12-20 · POSTING 12-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
Engine 2013-10-25 · Article 10-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. inspection of the hcm housing for wear is proposed; it may need
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2013-10-22 · Article Radio 10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-12-20 · Steering“the dealer told me it is my "dynamic power steering unit" i had a light come on telling me to check my dps!! i first mention this to the dealer and they said i needed a new battery which that wasn't the problem!! there was a safety campaign in july 2009!!…”
2015-08-11 · Engine · 6,500 mi“i had an antifreeze leak from the coolant reservoir which leaked antifreeze all over the ground and onto the tires. upon googling the issue i found out that this was a very common issue with the coolant overflow tank leaking from the backside of the tank, so common that brp (can-am) made a new version of the coolant overflow tank that is reinforced…”
2014-08-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,211 mi“i went out for a short ride because i hadn't been on my bike in a while due to the heat that we normally experience at this time of the year and i wanted to try out a new helmet i had purchased. when i returned, i parked my bike in the garage as i normally do. i immediately noticed the smell of gas. i got off the bike to investigate, and as i got c…”
2013-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am spyder motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline and fuel was leaking from the overflow tank. the contact had the dealer replace the tank twice but the repair did not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 17,500.…”
2011-12-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline“my last ride, as in previous rides, was accompanied by the odor of raw fuel. ambient temperature was in the mid 50's. typical city traffic but no long periods of standing still. engine temperature normal. volume of fuel in the tank does not seem to be a factor. parked the spyder and, as in the past, observed vapors emitting from the vent hose un…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.