Can-am Spyder F3-t recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. recalls 2016 Can-am Spyder F3-t, Coast TO Coast Seat

Recall number

16E061000

Brand / firm

Can-am, Can-am Spyder

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 111 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle stability system is not altered, the operator may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain Coast to Coast accessory passenger seats, manufactured November 18, 2015, to April 4, 2016, and sold for use on Can-Am Spyder F3-series motorcycles. When a passenger is sitting on the accessory seat, the seat may not activate a switch that changes the vehicle stability system to compensate for a passenger being on board.

What to do

BRP has notified owners, and dealers will modify the seat to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2016. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.