Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V581000 Reported December 12, 2012

Fuel canister vent hose may leak vapors

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. · N/A · 9,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V581000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2012
Completion Rate
50.36

Defect Summary

Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 can-am spyder gs and model year 2010 can-am spyder rs vehicles. fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Corrective Action

Brp will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 26, 2012. owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

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 12V581000 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 12V581000

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

What is recall 12V581000?

NHTSA recall 12V581000 was issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. on December 12, 2012. It addresses: Fuel canister vent hose may leak vapors. The recall affects approximately 9,600 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 12V581000 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.