2018 CAN-AM Spyder RT

The defect

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. · up to 8,721 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. · up to 30,389 vehicles across all model years covered

towed · 2,200 miles

The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to upshift into the next gear, the shifter seized and failed to operate as designed. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the left shifting switch on the handlebar was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,200.

NHTSA complaint 11678222. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

My wife RODE our 2018 Can Am Spyder 70 miles to have recall 24V728 completed on 4/23/25. Today is 6/24/25 and we still do not have vehicle back. Dealership pulled engine replaced output shaft put it back together and it will now not shift correctly. Dealership has been trying to figure out the problem and in contact with BRP. At first it was something about it not accepting updated programming, then it was something about an oil pressure sensor creating the issue, and now they say it is the HCM which I believe is hydraulic control module in the transmission. On May 7th in an email from BRP Customer Service this statement below was made by the customer service representative. "I have spoken …

NHTSA complaint 11669004, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

After receiving the safety recall notice from the manufacturer, BRP, in January 2025, I attempted to have the safety recall completed at a dealership in the Pittsburgh PA area. I was initially told by the MOSITES Dealership that they were not able to complete the safety recall because of the time it takes to perform the recall, which ties up their service lifts and mechanic's time. I contacted BRP, who contacted MOSITES WEST in Pittsburgh, PA, and they made a service appointment to complete the safety recall on April 3rd. I dropped the bike off for service on April 3rd. Weeks later, I was told by Gabe in the MOSITES Service Dept. they were waiting for parts and had not started the repair. I …

NHTSA complaint 11659487, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the recall repair was not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue; however, the manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The contact was informed that the mileage requirement had been exceeded as stated in the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint 11643394. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Referance Recall Number 24V728. On 22 Jan 2025 manufacturer BRP indicates vehicle does NOT require defective output shaft replacement for vehicles with mileage over 37282. My vehicle has a little over 40,000 miles. In Part 573 Safety Recall 24V-728 (22 Jan 2025) "Vehicle 2" states "All the My2018 population was assembled with the new flexation method and are included". Taking this strategy, BRP is failing to repair a vehicle included as part of the at risk population of vehicles. A safety recall should have no mileage cap. Safety recalls involve USE, VALUE, and SAFETY, not longevity/mileage.

NHTSA complaint 11638999. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint 11630989. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.