Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 12, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fuel Tank Cap may not Seal Properly

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

NHTSA ID: 12V582000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 33,700

Consequence Summary:

If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Corrective Action:

BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 73.54

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December 12, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fuel Canister Vent Hose may Leak Vapors

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

NHTSA ID: 12V581000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 9,600

Consequence Summary:

Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Corrective Action:

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 50.36

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April 11, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.

NHTSA ID: 12V159000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 3,259

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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