ATTN: SpyderGirl. Can-Am Spyder Recall

[camaroz1985]

Just saw this. I'm sure you will be getting a letter if you have not already.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/11/n...ulty-steering/

It doesn't really explain the exact problem, but says, "the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off centre in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path."

[xTKx]

Yikes, good find Ryan.

[noche_caliente]

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CAN-AM / SPYDER ROADSTER 2008-2009
Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V162000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9932
Summary:
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2009 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTERS. 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:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL AT 1-866-767-0707.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .

[SpyderGirl]

Oh yeah, my steering started acting up in December of last year. Fortunately I have had no issues. I knew the recall was coming, it was just a matter of time. A guy in SD ran his Spyder off the road when the steering locked up at 30 MPH as he approached a turn. He's okay and his Spyder has been repaired.

Thank you for the post! I'll be taking my Spyder in next month for the recall, 15K service, and a new rear tire.

Happy Riding!!!!!!