Vehicle recall 07V561000 · December 12, 2007
2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. Also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. The brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
- Consequence
- A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. The brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. The recall began on November 21, 2007. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.
- Notes
- Brp recall no. 2008-0001.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V561000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2007
- Filed by
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2008-0001
- Owner notification
- November 21, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 476
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- CAN-AM Spyder GS (2008): 2008
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