Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E061000 Reported July 11, 2016

Accessory passenger seat may not alter vss setting

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. · N/A · 111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E061000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
111
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 11, 2016
Completion Rate
17.12

Defect Summary

Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain coast to coast accessory passenger seats, manufactured november 18, 2015, to april 4, 2016, and sold for use on can-am spyder f3-series motorcycles. when a passenger is sitting on the accessory seat, the seat may not activate a switch that changes the vehicle stability system to compensate for a passenger being on board.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle stability system is not altered, the operator may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Brp has notified owners, and dealers will modify the seat to correct the issue, free of charge. the recall began july 22, 2016. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

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 16E061000 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 16E061000

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

What is recall 16E061000?

NHTSA recall 16E061000 was issued by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. on July 11, 2016. It addresses: Accessory passenger seat may not alter vss setting. The recall affects approximately 111 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 16E061000 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.