2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recall repairs being delayed or denied based on mileage. Some also express safety concerns about riding the vehicle while awaiting recall repairs.
Common Issues- Recall repair denial. Owners reported that recall repairs were denied once the vehicle exceeded a certain mileage, despite concerns that the defect could still present a risk.
- Dealership scheduling delays. Some owners reported that dealerships limit the number of recall repairs performed monthly, causing extended wait times and safety concerns for riders.
There are three recalls affecting the 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. These recalls address power train components and exterior lighting systems, affecting drive power and headlight alignment.
Recalls- Power train output shaft. NHTSA recall 24V728000 affects 8,721 vehicles and involves a fatigue defect in the engine output shaft that can break and cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. The remedy replaces the output shaft based on mileage. Owners were notified by February 5, 2025, and the recall does not include a Do Not Drive advisory.
- Front sprocket wear. NHTSA recall 22V352000 affects 30,389 vehicles. The front sprocket may prematurely wear, resulting in loss of drive power and a higher risk of crash. Dealers perform an interim repair until replacement parts are available, after which the front sprocket is replaced free of charge. Owners were notified by May 26, 2022.
- Headlight beam alignment. NHTSA recall 17V318000 affects 94 vehicles and concerns a manufacturing error causing headlights to shine too high on low beam, which could blind oncoming traffic and increase crash risk. The fix involves replacing defective headlights. Notifications began June 8, 2017.
Owners with repeated repairs, ongoing safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection and lemon law may help clarify these rights.
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT Summary
2017
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
39204
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
8721 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
30389 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
94 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (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."
Risk: If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
ID: 2097244ENGINE
Dealership can not do recall until December 2025. Was told service department is only doing 1 recall per month per management. I'm [XXX] and bought this motorcycle from this dealership. I find this totally unacceptable to be only doing 1 recall a month. I was told it was ok to ride bike and PROBABLY doing would happen, which does not make me feel safe at all to ride. Dealership is MotoMember Purcellville VA 20132 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
ID: 2066315POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall remedy would be performed based on the mileage. The contact was informed that at the current mileage (31,709), the vehicle no longer qualified for the recall repair. The contact stated that the recall repair was unfair and that the vehicle might still be susceptible to failure regardless of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no additional assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.