Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 12V-582 · Can-Am vehicles
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. recall 12V-582 covers 33,700 Can-Am vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V582000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.
The risk
If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
The fix
BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. 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
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,521 vehicles were listed as unreachable.