Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V162000 Reported May 19, 2009

Steering handlebar

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. · N/A · 16,361 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V162000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,361
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 19, 2009

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.

Safety 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.

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09V162000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V162000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V162000?

NHTSA recall 09V162000 was issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. on May 19, 2009. It addresses: Steering handlebar. The recall affects approximately 16,361 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.