2011 Can-Am Spyder RT recall: column shift assembly
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. reported this safety recall on February 7, 2011. It covers about 378 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 378
- reported
- Feb 7, 2011
- owners notified
- Feb 11, 2011
- related complaints
- 4
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
- What is wrong
- Brp is recalling certain model year 2011 spyder rt sm5 roadsters. While down shifting it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button due to a defective reverse actuator cable.
- Risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall. If this happens while vehicle is stopped, the vehicle could back up. A vehicle stall without warning or an expected movement in reverse may increase the risk of a crash possibly resulting in injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and if defective, the reverse actuator assembly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recallbegan on february 11, 2011. Owners may contact brp at 1‑888‑638‑5397.
Recall number 11V081000
Affected vehicles
- Can-Am Spyder RT 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 11V081000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT column shift assembly?
Yes. Recall 11V081000, reported on February 7, 2011, covers about 378 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V081000?
Dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and if defective, the reverse actuator assembly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recallbegan on february 11, 2011. Owners may contact brp at 1‑888‑638‑5397.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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