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NHTSA Recall 12V582000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,700 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Can-Am Spyder GS.

33,700
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2012
owners notified (December 21)
NHTSA campaign12V582000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Report receivedDecember 12, 2012
Owner notificationDecember 21, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V582000

Make and modelModel years
Can-Am Spyder GS2008, 2009
Can-Am Spyder RS2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Can-Am Spyder RT2010, 2011, 2012

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.