Vehicle recall 09V162000 · May 19, 2009
2008-2010 CAN-AM Spyder
A condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bombardier recreational is recalling 9,932 my 2008-2010 can-am spyder roadster gs motorcycles. A condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path. This higher than expected steering control input torque may cause a steering angle overshoot and an unexpected deviation of the vehicle from the operator's intended path.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, it can lead to a temporary out of lane excursion of the vehicle which increases the possibility of a crash with other traffic and or a drive off the road.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2009. Owners may contact bombardier recreational at 1-866-767-0707.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 09V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2009
- Filed by
- BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
- Owner notification
- July 17, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,361
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your CAN-AM been repaired?
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