Vehicle recall 12V581000 · December 12, 2012
CAN-AM Spyder GS and Spyder RS
Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V581000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2012
- Filed by
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Owner notification
- December 26, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- CAN-AM Spyder RS (2010): 2010
Has your CAN-AM been repaired?
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