The problem
Bombardier recreational products, inc. (Brp) is recalling model year 2010 roadster spyder rt sm5 and se5 motorcycles manufactured between october 13 and october 30, 2009. The connector on the key switch harness may not be locked and the ignition switch harness may be routed too tight. In some situations, the connector may unplug.
The risk
If this occurs, the vehicle may stall without warning and could potentially cause a crash.
The fix
Brp will notify owners and authorized dealers will inspect to ensure that the connector is locked and that the ignition switch harness is not routed too tight and correct the harness if needed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397 or 1-819-566-3366.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Can-AM dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V473000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.