Aug 26 2008
Auto Recalls: CAN-AM, Spyder Roadster, 2008
Build Dates : September 18, 2007 - November 19, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V561000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20071121
Date Received by ODI: 20071212
Date Added to Databse: 20071212
Manufacturer’s Involved: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2008-0001
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 476
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. Also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. The brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
Consequence:
A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BRP has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. The brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated.