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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V081000

2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt — Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

Published February 9, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 7, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V081000, published February 9, 2011 and initiated February 7, 2011. Recalling firm: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.; 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt — Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly.

What's the hazard

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

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Recall details

Brand
CAN-AM
Model
SPYDER RT
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Lot
2011 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt — Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V081000 on February 9, 2011. Reported hazard: BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CAN-AM. Model: SPYDER RT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)