The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V175000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights2
- Brakes1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Lights2
- Brakes1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1‑888‑272‑9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
Recall number 23V175000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.
- Risk
- A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1‑888‑272‑9222. BRP's number for this campaign is Bulletin 2020-5.
Recall number 20V186000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine...
- Spyder seat and top case shock retrofit There is complaints that the seat and top case shocks are too weak...
- The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
- Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear...
- Spyder P0730 Active Fault
- Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
- Revision of TST 138444 : Rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull to open the saddle bag due to water...
- Some top cases lock striker might not have adjusted properly and can be open even if locked.
- Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port
What 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to activate the cruise control, however, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The contact then stated that she noticed that the brake light remained illuminated although the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V175000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The Spyder brake switch started failing with less than 14K miles on the vehicle. The driver my wife, did not know it was failing, only an engine code VSS would appear and the vehicle would go into limp home mode, until it could be restarted. Checking online forms, there were several post about the brake switch. I check in our garage and discovered I could push the brake pedal and sometimes there would be a two second delay before the lights would come on. Pressing harder on the brakes made them flicker on and off. At times only half the brake lights would come on. The brake switch is located four inches off the pavement and exposed to road grime. The piston only has an O-ring and lacks a rubber boot to keep debris from entering the switch. (Like my Harley Davidson motorcycle has.) The brake switch part # 710005480 is about $45 and an two hours labor to install. The new replacement switch is #710008326, but it looks just like the switch I took off the Can Am Spyder. Some of my research showed that this brake switch has been used on most if not all Spyders and Ryker motorcycles produced by Can Am in the last few years. I did post this issue on a Spyder Facebook group and within 24 hours eight people stated they had the same issue with their new Spyder, which was repaired under warranty. I just believe it's a bad design for an exposed part four inches off the pavement. Also my wife stepping on the brakes and the brake lights not working for two seconds put her in danger of being struck by another vehicle.
The rear airback suspension has been broken since I purchased the motorcycle in august 2020. A new system has been put in but it has also failed. This makes the motorcycle dangerous to ride. The ride is very hard and when hitting a bump, the passenger can fall off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 can-am spyder rt motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while riding approximately 55 MPH without warning. The vehicle was towed to the cc powersports ? Louisville dealer located at 327 centre dr, shepherdsville, ky 40165, where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was loose. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer who diagnosed that an unknown bolt was too tight. The contact wanted the dealer to exchange the vehicle with another one however, the dealer stated that he had to use the warranty process to do so. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided a case number. The contact was informed that a representative would call him back. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114.
Back rest broke fall off all most lost passenger
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Questions about the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT
Is the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT, close to a typical Spyder RT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V175000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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