Can-Am Spyder Rt Recalls

The Can-Am Spyder RT has 9 recalls covering 2010 through 2023 model years, with the most serious being a brake support bracket on 2020 models that can fracture during hard braking and cause a complete loss of braking ability.

The 2020-2023 model years share a brake light issue where the lights can stay on even when the brake pedal is not pressed, removing the signal that tells following traffic the rider is slowing or stopping. Turning to drivetrain concerns on 2017-2019 models, the engine output shaft can fatigue and snap, cutting drive power without warning. The 2015-2019 model years have a related issue where the front sprocket can wear prematurely and also result in a sudden loss of drive power. A 2017 headlight assembly defect causes the low beam to aim too high, potentially blinding oncoming traffic.

Going back to the 2013 model year, prolonged idling or slow riding in warm weather can push engine compartment temperatures high enough to cause skin burns or start a fire. On 2011 models with the manual transmission, a faulty reverse actuator cable can allow the transmission to slip into reverse during a downshift without pressing the reverse button, which can lock the rear wheel and stall the engine while moving forward, or cause the vehicle to roll backward from a stop.

The 2010 model year has two separate issues. On vehicles with the semi-automatic transmission, the clutch can remain engaged when coming to a stop, stalling the engine and locking the rear wheel in a way that may prevent the vehicle from being moved out of traffic. On all 2010 models, a pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod can fall out, causing a complete loss of main brake function with no prior warning.