2008 Can-AM Spyder GS Technical Service Bulletins

20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Can-AM Spyder GS. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10186274Apr 12, 2014Electrical system. Trailer module may fail.
• 10107192Dec 20, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
• 10191376Oct 22, 2013Equipment. If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
• 10124113Aug 30, 2013Brakes. Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
• 10107194Jan 17, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Technical service tip (tst) addressing the details of the recall fuel cap replacement, where the fuel cap may not seal properly onto the fuel tank filter neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Brp is sending out replacement fuel caps to all canadian and usa registered owners.
• 10052086Jan 17, 2013Fuel system. Brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. Models 2008-2012 can-am spyder gs, rs, and rt.
• 10129603Dec 21, 2012Engine. Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
• 10129601Dec 21, 2012Fuel system. Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
• 10129600Dec 21, 2012Engine. Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
• 10129599Dec 21, 2012Fuel system. Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. The proposed solution is to inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose to determine if the proper hose is installed. replace and…
• 10129602Dec 13, 2012Equipment. Posting informing the community that some of them may have seen an alert from Transport Canada regarding a recall on certain Spyder models. (recall 2012-13)
• 10051563Apr 10, 2012Other or unknown. Brp: the shift up and down paddle fails to work and adjustment is needed that might improve the situation on certain model motorcycles. Model spyder gs/rs. No model years listed.
• 10030827Dec 18, 2008Brakes. Can-am (brp): brake pads featuring a new compound are available for all spyder gs models. These new pads are of a different color for easy identification and are designed to reduce brake induced noise.
• 10032372Dec 3, 2008Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Can-am roadster (brp): some sm5 and se5 vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms: e or incorrect number in cluster gear indicator; intermittent power steering operation; difficulty shifting (se5 only).
• 10026725Oct 16, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Brp motorcycle: transmission won't shift; get stuck in gear; check transmission fault scrolls; won't downshift; won't up-shift or change gears.
• 10026161Jul 9, 2008Steering. Can-am motorcycle: revision 1: steering column hub and riser block installation. When installing a riser block kit over torquing the m10 nut to push the riser block on the steering column may cause damage to the threaded stud.
• 10026150Jun 6, 2008Steering. Can-am motorcycle (brp): when installing a riser block kit, inappropriate torque values and/or improper block insertion method may result in a damaged steering stern.
• 10026543Jan 11, 2008Brakes. Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.brp: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. Csc letter was received.
• 10026521Jan 11, 2008Brakes. Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Brp: csc letter referring to brake fluid reservoir caps replacement for can-am roadster vehicles.
• 10026462Jan 11, 2008Brakes. Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Bombardier recreational products: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. *pe csc letter was received. 1/23/09.

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