Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V162000 by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.. Includes 16,361 affected units, STEERING HANDLEBAR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bombardier recreational is recalling 9,932 my 2008-2010 can-am spyder roadster gs motorcycles. a condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path. this higher than expected steering control input torque may cause a steering angle overshoot and an unexpected deviation of the vehicle from the operator's intended path.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2009. owners may contact bombardier recreational at 1-866-767-0707.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V162000

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Steering handlebar

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 16,361

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Bombardier recreational is recalling 9,932 my 2008-2010 can-am spyder roadster gs motorcycles. a condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path. this higher than expected steering control input torque may cause a steering angle overshoot and an unexpected deviation of the vehicle from the operator's intended path.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, it can lead to a temporary out of lane excursion of the vehicle which increases the possibility of a crash with other traffic and or a drive off the road.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2009. owners may contact bombardier recreational at 1-866-767-0707.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5zx6-tnqf-efzv

NHTSA ID: 09V162000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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