Can-Am SPYDER RT steering problems
21 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
271 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
1,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 203 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
21 of 271 complaints match this topic (7.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10355774 · 2010-09-15 (September 15, 2010)
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, CAN-AM ROADSTER DYNAMIC POWER STEERING UNIT WHEREIN A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OF THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT ITS TRAJECTORY MAY STEER THE VEHICLE OUT OF LANE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR OF A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD SITUATION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10355774 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10355939 · 2010-09-16 (September 16, 2010)
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN- AM SPIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE ENGINE DIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THERE IS TOO MUCH PRESSURE PLACED ON THE HANDLE BARS IT CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO GO OUT AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THERE WAS RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, WHICH DEALS WITH THE KEY SWITCH AND IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS. THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10356851 · 2010-09-21 (September 21, 2010)
CAN-AM ROADSTER DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS) UNIT REPLACEMENT RECALL BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. 565 DE LA MONTAGNE STREET VALCOURT, QUEBEC, CANADA JOE 2LO T [phone removed] F [phone removed] WWW.BRP.COM I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THIS RECALL BUT WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY APPLIED I WAS TOLD THAT BRP WAS SENDING ONLY A SINGLE REPLACEMENT UNIT AT A TIME. SO THE DEALER IS HAVING TO QUEUE OWNERS AND DELAY FIXING VEHICLES FOR WHAT COULD END UP BEING WEEKS. THIS LEAVES MANY OWNERS ON THE ROADS WITH THE…
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Owner report 10451530 · 2012-03-13 (March 13, 2012)
WHILE TRAVELING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING DROPPED THE SPEED FROM ABOUT 65MPH TO 40MPH. STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. DRIVERS IN BACK BRAKING HARD TO AVOID ME, TRYING TO GET TO SHOULDER BUT NOW THE TRAFFIC TO THE RIGHT IS TRAVELING TWICE AS FAST AS I AM. UNABLE TO GO FASTER DUE TO WHAT MANUFACTURER CALLS "LIMP HOME MODE". FINALLY GOT TRAFFIC IN RIGHT LANES TO SLOW TO ALLOW ME TO GET SAFELY TO SHOULDER. VERY HARROWING EXPERIENCE. I HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER RIDDEN SUCH AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,174 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452937 · 2012-03-25 (March 25, 2012)
THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO WARNING. THIS RENDERS CONTROL; OF VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ABILITY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. FACTORY HAS MADE ATTEMPTS AT FIXING FAULT, BUT TO NO AVAIL. OWNER IS SEEKING FACTORY BUY-BACK UNDER SONG-BEVERLY CONSUMER WARRANTY ACT (CALIFORNIA). *TR
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