2009 Can-Am Spyder RS problems

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · DC · fire

I have a 2009 can am spyder rs and it caught on fire in may 2014 . My bike only has 1900 miles and has been in the shop for service four times. It caught on fire on may 12, 2014 at my work fabensisd. I had it in the shop for 3 recalls and got it bk 3 months later from nov. 2013 to feb 2014. Drove it to work which is 5 miles away. The school has it in their surveillance camera. Santa teresa wants to charge me for a part that does not have any warranty. My complain is why should I pay for anything when it was the manufactures fault? Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Steering · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 can-am spyder roadster. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 06/08/17*lj

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · DC · fire

Cpsc: x1460470a. 2009 can am spyder rs. Consumer stated after having the bike serviced 4 times and recalled 3 it caught fire.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Steering · 799 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 can-am spyder roadster. The contact stated that the check dynamic power steering indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v162000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle exhibited similar steering difficulties as before the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 799. Updated 12/06/2017

Filed Jul 19, 2013 · Steering · 2,000 miles · NC

Steering locked up in turns, 11 times in 6 miles at 45 MPH.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 4,879 miles · CA

Riding on a two lane residential street when without any warning the steering pulled hard to the left and took me into the oncoming lane. Had a oncoming car been coming in my direction I would have hit it head on at approximately a 30 degree angle. This happened so fast and I was trying to counter steer back into my lane and almost flipped when the steering released. I had this same problem with a 2008 can am spyder. This problem was supposed to be fixed according to brp, but it is still happening. This 2009 spyder was bought band new and shows that the dps was check and or changed before it was sold to me. It is apparent that the new unit has the same problem as the new one. I also wish to report the random smell of fuel which causes me considerable worry since my 2008 can am spyder was completely destroyed when it unexpectedly burst into flames as I was leaving my driveway.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Steering · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 can-am spider roadster. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v162000 (steering) september 2010 and had been trying to have the vehicle repaired under the recall since that time. The dealer was contacted numerous times and continually advised that the parts needed for repairs were on backorder. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Steering · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 can-am spyder roadster motorcycle. The contact received a recall notification under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v162000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall part was on a massive back order. The manufacturer was uncertain when the part would become available to perform the remedy repair. The vehicle was not being driven due to the safety recall defect. There was no failure mileage.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Steering · 3,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 cam-am spyder roadster. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v162000 (steering). The contact was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer was sending out replacement parts for one vehicle at a time. The dealer would repair one vehicle, return the parts to the manufacturer and then receive parts for another vehicle. The contact was told that it would be eight months before the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 3,000. Updated 01/03/11

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Transmission · 1,300 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 can am spyder rs. The contact stated that the automatic transmission would intermittently become locked in gear. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there were no failures and the vehicle was designed to respond in the manner in which it was. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 1,300.