NHTSA Recall 07V561000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 476 vehicles. It affects 2008 Can-Am Spyder GS.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V561000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2008-0001 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | December 12, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. Also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. The brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
Safety risk
A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. The brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. The recall began on november 21, 2007. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.
Notes
Brp recall no. 2008-0001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V561000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Can-Am Spyder GS | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.