Bombardier Recreational Products – Low Beam may Shine Too High/FMVSS 108

Bombardier Recreational Products (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.”


Report Received Date 05/12/2017
NHTSA ID 17V318000
Consequence Summary 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 94
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V318000)