Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles
— Recall Campaign #17V318000
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 94 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V318000
| Manufacturer: | Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | May 12, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V318000 |
| Units affected: | 94 |
- Description:
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
- 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.