Model year record
2010 Can-Am Spyder Rts recalls & problems
The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rts has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rts.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 3 | 12,000 mi |
| Exterior lightingTurn signal › Switch; Turn signal | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,400. UPDATED 10/17/13*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/22/13
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
SINCE DAY ONE MY 2010 RT'S TURN SIGNAL SWITCH HAS NOT CANCELLED CORRECTLY. WHEN PUSHED IT USUALLY TURNS ON THE OPPOSITE SIGNAL THIS MISLEADS OTHER DRIVERS WHO BELIEVE I MAY BE ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN OR FILTER IN E.G I USE THE RH TURN SIGNAL TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN I CANCEL IT THE LH TURN SIGNAL COMES ON - I HAVE TO MOVE THE SWITCH INTO A CENTRAL POSITION AND PUSH IT IN SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE LH TURN SIGNAL TO CANCEL VEHICLES HAVE MOVED UP BEHIND ME AND ASSUMING I WILL BE MOVING OVER HAVE NEARLY RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME BRP HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR SOMETIME BUT DON'T SEEM TO BE TAKING ACTION PUTTING CAN-AM SPYDER RIDERS AT RISK OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR A FATALITY.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyFire
MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT FUEL TANK WHILE TRAVELING WITH RIDER. MY FRIEND (ALSO ON A SPYDER) AND I TRAVELED FROM AUSTIN TO GALVESTON,TEXAS. WE ARRIVED AT OUR HOTEL, PARKED UNDER THE AWNING, TURNED OFF OUR BIKES AND WENT INSIDE TO CHECK IN. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR SO, WE RESTARTED OUR BIKES TO RIDE TO THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES. FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF MY SEAT AT THE FUEL TANK. I IMMEDIATELY JUMPED OFF, OBTAINED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE HOTEL LOBBY AND PUT OUT THE FIRE PRIOR TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ARRIVAL. FIRE MARSHALL REPORT AND PICTURES AVAILABLE. THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO HOUSTON AND A REPAIR ORDER OF $7057 SUBMITTED TO FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY. THE LAST FILL UP…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.