NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt
The 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 3 NHTSA recalls and 6 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Can-Am dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
NHTSA #24V728000Reported September 30, 2024 · Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Defect description
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. 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.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #22V352000Reported May 18, 2022 · Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Defect description
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #17V318000Reported May 12, 2017 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.