2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
The 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (4 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT, potentially affecting up to 39,204 vehicles.
Recall 24V728000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
| 8,721 vehicles affected
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
View full details →Recall 22V352000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 30,389 vehicles affected
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
View full details →Recall 17V318000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving with a passenger at highway speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floor. The contact was able to slow down and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while avoiding a nearby crash. The contact stated that the failure almost caused a deadly crash. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and agreed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed control module. The contact was informed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer had previously performed an unknown recall repair a month prior to the failure. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted, and the contact was informed that the braking system was serviced two months prior to the sale of the vehicle. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer was informed that the technical investigators confirmed that the failure was a known defect that occurred during manufacturing. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 16,531.
Dealership can not do recall until December 2025. Was told service department is only doing 1 recall per month per management. I'm [XXX] and bought this motorcycle from this dealership. I find this totally unacceptable to be only doing 1 recall a month. I was told it was ok to ride bike and PROBABLY doing would happen, which does not make me feel safe at all to ride. Dealership is MotoMember Purcellville VA 20132 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall remedy would be performed based on the mileage. The contact was informed that at the current mileage (31,709), the vehicle no longer qualified for the recall repair. The contact stated that the recall repair was unfair and that the vehicle might still be susceptible to failure regardless of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no additional assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TST 140654 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Bulletin 2019-11 — POWER TRAIN
Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear.
Bulletin 2019-10 — POWER TRAIN
Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
D-94530 — PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CAN-AM SPYDER RT
- 2012 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 60 complaints
- 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 176 complaints
- 2014 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 16 complaints
- 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 6 complaints
- 2016 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 9 complaints
- 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT (current)
- 2018 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 15 complaints
- 2019 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 7 complaints
- 2020 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 6 complaints
- 2021 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 8 complaints
- 2022 CAN-AM SPYDER RT — 2 complaints
Other CAN-AM Models
- CAN-AM RYKER — 230 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER RS — 101 total complaints
- CAN-AM SPYDER GS — 60 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