Fuel system, gasolineRecall 12V-581 · Can-Am vehicles
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. recall 12V-581 covers 9,600 Can-Am vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V581000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,194 vehicles were listed as unreachable.