2008 Can-Am Spyder RS steering problems

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 10,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster. The contact stated the motorcycle was included in an unknown recall regarding the steering, which called for the software cluster console to be replaced. The motorcycle received the repair. In addition, the contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The contact had to apply excessive force in order to steer the motorcycle. The contact took the motorcycle to the tampa bay power sports dealer (13521 n florida avenue, tampa, fl; 813‑968‑7888) and informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v162000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that due to the previous recall and warranty, the vehicle was deemed repaired and would not receive a second repair free of charge. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Steering · 15,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster motorcycle. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle independently steered to the right and then the opposite direction. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact disconnected the power steering fuse. The vehicle resumed normal operation; however, a check dps warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for the same failure. On one occasion, the dps was reset. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where the rotor alternator was replaced. In 2010, the previous owner had the vehicle serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v162000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Steering · 19,500 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster. Once the contact began riding the vehicle, the steering failed and a check dps warning indicator illuminated. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the dps unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 19,500.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Steering · 10,130 miles · NV

Was traveling about 35 MPH and entered a right hand curve. The power steering stopped working which caused me to cross the center line. Lucky nobody coming other direction. The motorcycle has had a dealer recall upgrade of software and the power steering unit replaced under recall.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Steering · 1,965 miles · AZ

Brp has issued a recall for dynamic power steering unit replacement. Date of my notice was 9-7-2010. My can am roadster is still not repaired as brp will not send out a replacement part until they rec'd the old unit. This makes dealer repair defective roadsters 1 at a time. 6 months with a recall notice and I am 8th of my dealers list. How come brp doesn't ramp up production of replacement units to get them out to the dealers.

Filed Dec 3, 2010 · Steering · 38,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder rs. The contact stated that there was a recall 09v162000 (steering); the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. However, after the repair, the vehicle still experienced failure. The vehicle darted across the road. The contact had a front alignment performed and added new tires; the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a new power steering box was installed. The failure continued. The dealer stated that they could offer no further assistance. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Fuel system, Steering · 1,781 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder rs motorcycle. There were numerous defects and failures on his motorcycle. The power steering pulled to the right and the dealer replaced the GPS unit under the warranty. The fuel gauge was not reading as if there was a full tank or if it was empty. The dealer replaced the sending unit within the tank and the instrumentation panel under warranty. The manufacturer was called in regards to all of the problems the motorcycle had and was told that they would contact him. They had not contacted him when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 1,781.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Steering · 500 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 cam am spider. While driving 45 MPH the contact noticed that the handle bars had began to lock without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that a part on the power steering system needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 600.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Steering · 6,000 miles · NJ

Can am spyder every now and then while going around a sharp curve the power steering will turn off and come back on causing an over correction and possible unintended lane change.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Steering · NC

2008 can-an spyder model se5 power steering problems :power steering locks up or catches and extra effort is required to turn the handle bars. When the bars do release the extra effort causes vehicle to swerve making of a very dangerous condition. Also motor surges when shifting, back fires when slowing and quits at red lights ....even though the incident date is stated as 10-17 this has been an ongoing problem from date of purchase,and there have been 2 updates done by can-am but the problems remain.