2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
The 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (7 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS, potentially affecting up to 43,300 vehicles.
Recall 12V581000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 9,600 vehicles affected
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Consequence: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
View full details →Recall 12V582000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 33,700 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN IT BLOWS THE FUSE FOR THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS
PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN IT BLOWS THE FUSE FOR THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS
PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN IT BLOWS THE FUSE FOR THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS
BIKE WENT IN (LIMP MODE) BECAUSE DYNAMICPOWER STEERING(DPS) UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, CAN AM/BRP HAD A RECALL OF THE (DPS) UNITS ON SEPTEMBER 7,2010, HOWEVER IS NOW REFUSING TO REPAIR MY CAN-AM PURSUANT TO SAID RECALL.
Safety Rating for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Article 2010-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. The proposed solution is to...
Article 2009-4 — ENGINE
Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
Bulletin 2009-4 — ENGINE
Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
Posting 12-13 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posting informing the community that some of them may have seen an alert from Transport Canada regarding a recall on certain Spyder models. (recall 2012-13)
SB-SE-5 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BRP: THE SHIFT UP AND DOWN PADDLE FAILS TO WORK AND ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED THAT MIGHT IMPROVE THE SITUATION ON CERTAIN MODEL MOTORCYCLES. MODEL SPYDER GS/RS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-2009-4 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
CAN-AM (BRP): BRAKE PADS FEATURING A NEW COMPOUND ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPYDER GS MODELS. THESE NEW PADS ARE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION AND ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE BRAKE INDUCED NOISE. *PE
SB-2009-1 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CAN-AM ROADSTER (BRP): SOME SM5 AND SE5 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: E OR INCORRECT NUMBER IN CLUSTER GEAR INDICATOR; INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING OPERATION; DIFFICULTY SHIFTING (SE5 ONLY). *PE
SB-2009-1 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CAN-AM ROADSTER (BRP): SOME SM5 AND SE5 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: E OR INCORRECT NUMBER IN CLUSTER GEAR INDICATOR; INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING OPERATION; DIFFICULTY SHIFTING (SE5 ONLY). *PE
SB-2009-3 — STEERING:COLUMN
CAN-AM (BRP). THE NEW STEERING COLUMN IS IDENTICAL TO THE EARLIER VERSION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOW THE TOP HUB IS FASTENED. ON THE ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN, THE HUB WAS FASTENED WITH A STUD AND NUT (P/N: 233 601 416). ON THE NEW VERSION, THE HUB IS FASTENED WITH A...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CAN-AM SPYDER GS
- 2008 CAN-AM SPYDER GS — 43 complaints
- 2009 CAN-AM SPYDER GS (current)
Other CAN-AM Models
- CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 394 total complaints
- CAN-AM RYKER — 230 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER RS — 101 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER F3 — 41 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER — 40 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER ST — 36 total complaints
- CAN-AM OUTLANDER — 5 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER F3-S — 5 total complaints