Vehicle recall 17V318000 · May 12, 2017

2017 CAN-AM Spyder RT

Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting.

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 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.
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: 17V318000
Reported to NHTSA: May 12, 2017
Filed by: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Owner notification: August 6, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 94
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights

Recall 17V318000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 RT (2017): 2017

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